Osun-Osogbo

Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove *
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Country	Nigeria
Type	Cultural
Criteria	ii, iii, vi
Reference	1118
Region **	Africa
Inscription history
Inscription	2005 (29th Session)
* Name as inscribed on World Heritage List ** Region as classified by UNESCO

Osun-Osogbo or Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove is a sacred forest along the banks of the Oshun River just outside the city of Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.

The Osun-Osogbo Grove is among the last of the sacred forests which usually adjoin the edges of most Yoruba cities before extensive urbanization. Osun-Osgogbo festival is celebrated every year. Osun- worshipers come from all walks of life to celebrate this day.

In recognition of its global significance and its cultural value, the Sacred Grove was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005.

External links

• Sacred Orisa Gardens of the West
• Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove- UNESCO
• Ijele: Art Ejournal of the African World
• Osun Osogbo, the film
• Lady from Osogbo, long feature film

• Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove

Coordinates: 7°45′20″N 4°33′08″E / 7.75556°N 4.55222°E / 7.75556; 4.55222