| Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove* | |
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| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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| State Party |  Nigeria |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, iii, vi |
| Reference | 1118 |
| Region** | Africa |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2005 (29th Session) |
| * Name as inscribed on World Heritage List. ** Region as classified by UNESCO. |
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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.
In recognition of its global significance and its cultural value, the Sacred Grove was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005.
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Coordinates: 7°45′20″N 4°33′08″E / 7.75556°N 4.55222°E
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