The Sukur Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Nigeria, features a historic hilltop settlement with the Hidi Palace overlooking terraced fields and villages below. Recognized in 1999, it showcases a well-preserved example of traditional land use and architecture, including dry-stone structures and sacred symbols tied to spiritual practices. The site also preserves remnants of a once-thriving iron-smelting industry, reflecting centuries of cultural and economic continuity. Its intact heritage offers a unique glimpse into a enduring societal system.

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