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| Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove | |
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| Name as inscribed on the World Heritage List | |
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| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, iii, vi |
| Reference | 1118 |
| UNESCO region | Afrika |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2005 (29th Session) |
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.
| Orişa-Ifá |
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| Divinities |
| Olodumare |
| Orishas/Irunmole |
| Aganju · Babalu Aye · Eshu · Oya · Oshunmare · Erinle · Ibeji · Ochosi · Obàtálá · Ogun · Osanyin · Orisha Oko · Dada · Orunmila · Ọshun · Oba · Shango · Yemaja · Ori · Olokun |
| Countries |
| Nigeria · Cuba-Puerto Rico · Trinidad · Brazil · United States · Colombia · Venezuela · Mexico · Benin |
| Topics |
| Medicine · Music · Itan · Art · Ogboni · Gelede · Egungun · Babalawo · Calendar · Letra del año |
| Sacred sites |
| Ile Ife · Osun-Osogbo · Yorubaland |
| Legendary figures |
| Moremi · Oduduwa · Oranyan |
