Centers Of Ancient Civilization SS1 Nigerian History Lesson Note

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Topic: Centers Of Ancient Civilization

Features Of Work Of “Igbo Ukwu Civilization”

  1. The Igbo ukwu civilization is one of the most ancient and developed civilizations in Africa.
  2. This civilization is characterized by its high level of development in art, technology, science and architecture.
  3. The main features of this civilization are its cities with high walls and temples, its writing system, and its sophisticated metalworking technology.
  4. The Igbo ukwuu civilization was first discovered by archaeologists in the early 20th century, and since then, it has been the subject of much research.

The Economic Pursuit Of Igbo Ukwu Civilization

The Igbo ukwu civilization was highly developed economically. This is evidenced by the fact that they had sophisticated metalworking technology. They also had a writing system, which was used to record trade transactions and other economic activity. The city of Igbo Ukwu was an important centre of trade and commerce for this civilization. Archaeologists have also found evidence of a thriving agricultural economy in the form of irrigation systems and other structures.

Features Of Work Of ” Nok Civilization”

  1. The Nok civilization is another ancient and developed civilization of Africa.
  2. This civilization is characterized by its highly stylized art, which is unique among African cultures.
  3. The Nok civilization was first discovered by archaeologists in the early 20th century, and since then, it has been the subject of much research.
  4. The most famous site of this civilization is the city of Nok, which is located in present-day Nigeria.

The Nok civilization was also highly developed economically. This is evidenced by the fact that they had a writing system, which was used to record trade transactions and other economic activity. The city of Nok was an important centre of trade and commerce for this civilization. Archaeologists have also found evidence of a thriving agricultural economy in the form of irrigation systems and other structures.

Artistic Works Of Nok And Igbo-ukwu.

Both the Nok and Igbo-Ukwu civilizations were highly developed artistically. The most famous examples of their art are the highly stylized sculptures that have been found at sites associated with both civilizations. These sculptures are characterized by their realistic depictions of humans and animals and their use of geometric patterns. 

Other examples of art from these civilizations include pottery, jewellery, and metalwork.

There is evidence that the Igbo-ukwu civilization had trade and political relationships with other groups in Africa. For example, they had a writing system which was used to record trade transactions with other civilizations. They also had sophisticated metalworking technology, which suggests that they traded with other groups who did not have access to such technology.

An excursion to a museum or archaeological site associated with the Igbo ukwu or Nok civilizations would be a great way to learn more about these ancient cultures. Such an outing would also provide an opportunity to see some of the amazing art and artifacts that have been found at these sites.

The main features of the nok igbo- ukwu civilization include its writing system, metalworking technology, and highly stylized art. This civilization was first discovered by archaeologists in the early 20th century, and since then, it has been the subject of much research. The most famous site of this civilization is the city of Nok, which is located in present-day Nigeria.

Some of the most famous artistic works from the Nok Igbo-ukwu civilization include the highly stylized sculptures that have been found at sites associated with both civilizations. These sculptures are characterized by their realistic depictions of humans and animals and their use of geometric patterns. 

The two civilizations also had political and economic relationships with each other. The Nok civilization had a writing system which was used to record trade transactions with the Igbo-Ukwu civilization. The Igbo-Ukwu civilization also had sophisticated metalworking technology, which suggests that they traded with the Nok civilization.

 

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