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  1. Igbo-Ukwu - Wikipedia

    Igbo-Ukwu is notable for three archaeological sites, where excavations have found bronze artifacts from a highly sophisticated bronze metal-working culture dating to 9th century AD, …

  2. Igbo-Ukwu – Smarthistory

    Though questions remain, it is clear that ancient Igbo-Ukwu was a wealthy, connected society that flourished in the tropical forests of the Lower Niger region centuries before the renowned …

  3. Igbo Ukwu History and Culture | Everything You Need to Know

    Jan 24, 2024 · The people of Igbo-Ukwu, ancestors of present-day Igbo, were the earliest smithers of copper and its alloys in West Africa, working the metal through hammering, …

  4. Igbo Ukwu (Nigeria): West African Burial and Shrine

    May 8, 2025 · Igbo Ukwu is an ancient site in Nigeria known for its rich burial artifacts and glass beads. Over 165,000 glass and carnelian beads were found, sparking debates about their …

  5. Home - IGBO-UKWU TOWN

    Igbo-Ukwu, meaning “Great Igbo” in English, is a historic town in the south-central part of Nigeria’s Anambra State. The town consists of three main quarters—Obiuno, Ngo, and Ihite …

  6. Igbo-Ukwu, an overview (article) | Nigeria | Khan Academy

    Though questions remain, it is clear that ancient Igbo-Ukwu was a wealthy, connected society that flourished in the tropical forests of the Lower Niger region centuries before the renowned …

  7. Unearthing a Lost World: The Profound Significance of the Igbo-Ukwu ...

    Jun 26, 2025 · In southeastern Nigeria, the unassuming village of Igbo-Ukwu has become synonymous with one such profound revelation – the unearthing of a sophisticated and …

  8. The Vibrant History of Igbo Ukwu Artifacts and Their Significance

    Jun 21, 2025 · In the heart of southeastern Nigeria lies the quiet town of Igbo Ukwu, a place that holds one of Africa’s most astonishing archaeological secrets. Unearthed in the mid-20th …

  9. Igbo-Ukwu | Oxford Research Encyclopedia of African History

    The focus of this discussion is on the lingering questions about the origin, character, importance, and dating of the Igbo-Ukwu findings; what they reveal about the Igbo past; and the …

  10. Archaeology of Igbo-Ukwu - Wikipedia

    The archaeology of Igbo-Ukwu is the study of an archaeological site located in a town of the same name: Igbo-Ukwu, an Igbo town in Anambra State in southeastern Nigeria.