Olumo Rock

Olumo Rock rises about 137 metres (449 feet) above sea level in Abeokuta, Ogun State. In the 19th century it served the Egba people as a natural fortress, giving shelter and a lookout during inter-tribal wars. The name Abeokuta is commonly translated from Yoruba as "under the rock".

The rock is also a place of cultural importance. Its patron spirit is venerated in Yoruba religion, and caves, rock shelters and shrine areas around the site show how it has been used over time.

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