Archaeological Reconnaissance of Abandoned Settlements Idofin,Nigeria.

      Аннотация: The six settlement sites investigated are located at idofin, which marks the Northern boundary of Ekiti land, Kwara State, Nigeria. Oral traditions traced the origin of the people to Ile-Ife and Otun Ekiti. The settlement sites are identified as their ancestral homes where they settled when they migrated to the area. This pioneering work which was a synergy of Archaeology, Oral tradition and Ethnography was aimed at verifying the traditions of origin of Idofin. It investigated the link between Idofin, Ile-Ife and Otun Ekiti. The work provides a foundation for future archaeological studies of Idofin area in Northern Ekiti. It is significant as a reference point to archaeologists interested in the study of the area.

Ключевые слова: Archaeology, settlement, Abandoned, Sites., Reconnaissaince