HISTORY OF IGBO UKWU

History of Igbo Ukwu

Igbo Ukwu is a town in Anambra famous for its highly sophisticated bronze pieces dating back to the ninth century and have given it international acclaim. The works excavated are some of the earliest works of art known to the region.

This was discovered in 1938. It is notable as the site of the famous Igbo Ukwu bronze works.

Five bronze artefacts from the original excavation are now in the British Museum's collection. They include a small staff, a head of a ram, a large manilla, an intricately designed crescent-shaped vessel and a small pendant in the shape of a tribal chief'

Radiocarbon dating places the Igbo Ukwu bronze pieces to be older than those of the popular Ife bronze pieces.

What To Bring
Before heading to Igbo Ukwu, here are some helpful things to take along with you:

Light clothing

Face cap or hat

Things to do while at Igbo Ukwu
These are the following things you can do while you're here:

Visit the various excavation sites

Take pictures of the bronze pieces.

Learn about the history of the pieces

Safety/Security
This is a very safe location.