Igbo-Ukwu Bronzes: Revision history

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22 February 2026

  • curprev 13:4613:46, 22 February 2026 Niger afr adm talk contribs 2,746 bytes +2,746 Created page with "'''Igbo-Ukwu Bronzes''' refer to a remarkable group of intricately cast metal objects discovered in Igbo-Ukwu, Anambra State, Nigeria. Dating to the 9th century CE, these works represent one of the earliest known bronze casting traditions in sub-Saharan Africa and demonstrate a highly sophisticated metalworking culture. == Discovery and Archaeological Context == The bronzes were first discovered in 1938 by a local resident in Igbo-Ukwu. Subsequent archaeological excava..."