Sukur

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Sukur Cultural Landscapea
UNESCO World Heritage Site
State Party Flag of Nigeria Nigeria
Type Cultural
Criteria iii, v, vi
Identification #938
Regionb Africa

Inscription History

Formal Inscription: 1999
23rd Session

a Name as officially inscribed on the WH List
b As classified officially by UNESCO

Sukur or Sukur Cultural Landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Northeastern part of Nigeria. It was designated one in 1999 because of its palace, terraced fields, and village, which remain intact.

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Coordinates: 10°44′26″N, 13°34′19″E

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