Osun-Osogbo Heritage trail

Heritage Trail Map

HERITAGE TRAIL AS SITES OF CONSCIENCE

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) “World Heritage Convention of 1972” classifies the world heritage of humankind into various categories. It is based on these types of classifications that we intend to establish the Osun-Osogbo Heritage Trail under the Sites of Conscience narrative since Sites of Conscience are places of memory – such as a historic site, place-based museum or memorial – that prevent the erasure of significant cultural histories.

Osun Osogbo Grove

The groove organically evolved on cultural landscape associated with Yoruba traditional, culture and religion. The groove is situated in a highly sacred sanctuary where different shrines, sculptures and artworks have been erected to honor, celebrate and remember all yoruba deities in the groove. The gorve serves as a repository of biodiversity, harbouring a rich array of flora and fauna. Its ecological significance is further enhanced by its status as a research site, contributing to scientific knowledge and conservation efforts.

Owalla Dam

Owala dam is located at Oba-oke close to Okinni in Osogbo, Osun State which is another tourist destination on the map osun. The dam had been constructed as a reservoir for the Ede Power Plant by the Water Corporation of Nigeria. However, it has great potential to become a major tourists’ attraction, due possibilities of engaging in various water sports and activities.

Opa Oranmiyan

Oranmiyan staff also known as Opa Oranmiyan, it is a local famous tourist site in lle Ife. The staff was erected after the death of Oranmiyan, king of the Yoruba by his family Oranyan Omoluabi. Oranmiyan was a Yoruba king from the kingdom of lle-ife and heir to Oduduwa. He was the first Alaafin who founded Oyo and one of his children Eweka became the first Oba of Benin Empire.

Kiriji War Peace treaty

The 19th History of the Yorubas revealed clearly the Political and Military Crisis which characterized and engulfed the region. The story of that crisis began with collapse of the Old Oyo empire, whose influence was the major factor for guaranteeing peace in the Yoruba region. The rise of a number of successor States to the Oyo empire notably Ibadan, ljaiye, new Oyo, Abeokuta and the rivalry between them to inherit the formal position of the Alafin led to new prolonged series of wars. Gradually Ibadan became the most powerful of the Yoruba States.

Olumirin Waterfalls

It was said that the waterfall was founded by a woman called Akinla, a grand-daughter of Oduduwa in the year 1140 A.D, during the migration of the people of lle Ife to Erin-ljesha. The seven layers waterfall is a veritable tourist site and also serves as a mountaineering exercise. The water is believed to the medicinal for the community, for drinking and other allied purposes.

Sango timi Ede

Sango, a powerful warrior and Magician, is the god of thunder and most colorful personalities of the Yoruba. Sango was the third Alafin of Oyo whose tempestuous reign is associated with innumerable Myths. The chief priest of Sango is Magba, a hereditary title. The celebration of sango came at the end of October or beginning of November every year. The Monument of Sango is erected inside the palace of Timi of Ede.