Archaeological Reconnaissance of Abandoned Settlements Idofin, Nigeria Contributor(s): Odofin, Kola (Author) |
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ISBN: 3659471089 ISBN-13: 9783659471087 Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing OUR PRICE: $78.90 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2013 |
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BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical |
Physical Information: 0.53" H x 6" W x 9" (0.76 lbs) 232 pages |
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Publisher Description: The six settlement sites investigated are located at idofin, which marks the Northern boundary of Ekiti land, Kwara State, Nigeria. Oral traditions traced the origin of the people to Ile-Ife and Otun Ekiti. The settlement sites are identified as their ancestral homes where they settled when they migrated to the area. This pioneering work which was a synergy of Archaeology, Oral tradition and Ethnography was aimed at verifying the traditions of origin of Idofin. It investigated the link between Idofin, Ile-Ife and Otun Ekiti. The work provides a foundation for future archaeological studies of Idofin area in Northern Ekiti. It is significant as a reference point to archaeologists interested in the study of the area. |