Sukur

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Sukur Cultural Landscape*
UNESCO World Heritage Site

State Party Flag of Nigeria Nigeria
Type Cultural
Criteria iii, v, vi
Reference 938
Region Africa
Inscription history
Inscription 1999  (23rd Session)
* Name as inscribed on World Heritage List.
Region as classified 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