Which sacred forested grove in Osun State along the Osun River was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove
- Step 1: Located on the outskirts of Osogbo, the sacred grove contains primary rainforest, shrines, and sculptures honoring the river goddess Osun. Step 2. Recognized as a masterpiece of human creative genius, UNESCO inscribed it on the World Heritage List in 2005. Answer: the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove. Why not the others: Idanre and Ikom are on the tentative list; Omo is an ecological biosphere reserve.
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