Idanre Hill

The Idanre Hill, or Oke Idanre is located in the town of Idanre in Ondo State of southwestern Nigeria.

It is well known for its scenic landscape. Its wide variety of cultural sites like 'Owa's Palace', shrines, The Old Court, Belfry, Agboogun footprint, thunder water (Omi Apaara), and burial grounds have since brought the location fame and the nation's nomination for the UNESCO World Heritage Site shortlist. It is situated 3000 ft (914.4 meters) above sea level and houses a unique ecosystem into which the cultural landscape has integrated. It also has diverse and variegated ecosystems of flora and fauna. Oke Idanre contains very important biophysical and land form features whose interaction with the physical features created an enduring cultural landscape within the setting.

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