Idanre Hills – An Ancient Civilization On Top Of A Rock

Idanre Hills is one of the most underrated tourist attractions in Nigeria. It is a combination of history. sightseeing, Hiking and culture.
Idanre is a beautiful and gigantic mountain located in Akure, Ondo State. The views will leave you asking for more. The history, the story, the culture are real even though it is an abandoned city. The relics and ruins of this ancient city is still standing as proof of its ancient civilization for all to see.
It is located in a hilly and quiet town. This city is made up of so many mountains surrounding the city.
It should be nicknamed the city of mountains.

This place has one of the best Stories ever

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT-9BThsgOc&feature=emb_title

idanre is made up of several hills namely carter Hills named after the Colonial Governor Ajimoba Hill named after one of the ancient king trusted guard Orosun Hill named after a great warriors daughter Idanre is an ancient community that once resided in the hills of Idanre before they relocated to the lower part of the hill. The city is said to be over 800 years old. The city is located in the town of Akure. This city is known for its cultivation of cocoa an important raw material for beverages. The major occupation of the residence of this city is farming.. The city However moved down in 1923 to give way for civilisation. Idanre Hills is made up of 682 steps which will take you to the peak of the mountain and 5 resting points where you can chill to catch your breadth. Believe me this is not the journey for the faint hearted. It is one of the most beautiful places to hike in Nigeria. One amazing thing about this place is it is real, you can see the live evidence of ancient civilization here. Here are some of the attractions at Idanre Hills 1. The first primary school at Idanre Hills 2. The first court at Idanre Hills 3. The colonial prison at Idanre Hills 4. The ancient palace Idanre is an ancient community that once resided in the hills of Idanre before they relocated to the lower part of the hill. The city is said to be over 800 years old. The city is located in the town of Akure. This city is known for its cultivation of cocoa an important raw material for beverages. These are some other attractions at the city. 1. The House of Lorin , lots of things are forbidden here, wearing of clothes is forbidden here, carrying items on the head is forbidden 2. The Judges quarters 3. The landscape 4. The ancient Palace Entry fee is 1,000 Naira and you will need a tour guide to take you around, always ensure you tip them fairly. 1. A view from the top of the hill 2. More views There are two main rivers that supply water to this amazing city Arun River and the Thunder river