Documentation and Conservation of the Late 14th-Century Sungbo's Eredo Earthworks of the Yoruba Ijebu Kingdom
This project involves the documentation and partial conservation of the site’s extensive system of banks and ditches spanning two Nigerian states.
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The late 14th-century Sungbo’s Eredo is the largest-known earthworks in the world and a powerful testament to the political sophistication of the Yoruba Ijebu kingdom. [Photo credit: Project organizer]
Project Details
Location: Nigeria, Western Africa, Africa
Organiser(s):
College of William and Mary
Funder(s):
U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation
Funding received: $400,000 (USD)
Commencement Date: 09/2019
Project Status: Active
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