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Olumo Rock
Granite outcrop in Abeokuta that served as a natural fortress for the Egba people; now a major tourist site.
Country:Nigeria
Language:English
Published:2025-09-08
Audience:Travellers, students, cultural historians
Olumo Rock is a granite outcrop located in Abeokuta, capital of Ogun State, south-western Nigeria. Standing at about 137 metres above sea level, it served as a natural fortress for the Egba people in the early 19th century during the inter-tribal wars in Yorubaland. Caves and grottoes inside the rock provided shelter during the conflicts. Today the site is a major tourist attraction with a walkway, lift, museum and viewing platform that overlooks the city of Abeokuta.
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Olumo Rock
Abeokuta
Ogun State
Egba
Yoruba history
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