Description
The Kiriji War Site is a historic site that commemorates the Kiriji War, a 16-year civil war between the Yoruba people that lasted from 1877 to 1893. The Kiriji War Site is an important cultural and historical destination that showcases the rich heritage of the Yoruba people.
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Things to Note
Here are few things to note about Kiriji War Site:
- Location: The site is situated in Igbajo and Imesi-Ile, Osun State, Nigeria.
- Historical Significance: The war was fought between the Western Yoruba (mainly Ibadan and Oyo-speaking Yorubas) and the Eastern Yoruba (Ekiti people, Ijesha, Ijebu people, and others).
- Notable Features:
- Faragbota Tree: A mysterious tree that absorbed bullets during the war and still stands today.
- Fejewe Stream: A stream that turned bloody due to the large-scale killings during the war.
- Peace Treaty Monument: A monument marking the spot where the peace treaty was signed on September 23, 1886, granting independence to the Ekiti union.
- Annual Celebration: The people of Osun State celebrate the remembrance of the Kiriji War peace treaty in September every year.