Ikom monoliths, Megalithic site in Cross River State, Nigeria
The site contains over 300 carved standing stones arranged in circles, with heights ranging from 30 centimeters to 1.8 meters above ground.
The Ejagham people created these monoliths around 200 CE, carving them from basaltic rock, sandstone, and shelly limestone materials.
The stones display intricate carvings of human faces, geometric patterns, and undeciphered inscriptions that may represent an early form of written communication.
Visitors need local guides to locate the monoliths, which are distributed across thirty different communities in both village centers and uncultivated areas.
In 2020, several Ikom monoliths were discovered at Miami International Airport with false documentation and scheduled for return to Nigeria.
GPS coordinates: 6.00000,8.50000
Latest update: May 16, 2025 07:44
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