Cave of Ashes Isarun
Historical Incidence
["The cave played a significant role in the archaeological history of West Africa. In 1968, Professor Thurstan Shaw of the then University of Ile-Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), conducted an intensive and extensive research and exploration on the","Pottery works excavated from the site dated as far back as 1000B.C and was published in Professor Shaw's book, HISTORY OF WEST AFRICAN ARCHEOLOGY, Vol 1."]
Things To Do
["Take photos of the Cave; inside and outside."]
Why Was It Built?
a tourist attraction, It was discovered during a hunting expedition.
Nice Things About Place
it is both an historic and tourist spot.
Notable As
one of the key sources to the information about the history of West Africa
Reason For Loving Place
It is an historic site where the first man on West African soil was discovered
Safety Tips
["do not enter the cave without a guide"]
Quote About Place
["Engulfed by the Rich Belly of Iho-Eleeru Cave in Ondo State, South West Nigeria- The title of a post detailing a visit to the cave by Naija Treks in 2012."]
Reason To Recommend Place
For them to go learn more about West African history.
Type Of People Who Visit
Archaeologists, Historians, Tourists.
What To Bring
["A pair of climbing shoes","Shorts","First Aid box","Come with someone- the aesthetics will be better appreciated with a friend."]
