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Saturday, June 13, 2026

Collection of facts about the Nok culture

This post is a collection of facts about the Nok culture (c. 1500 - 1 BC). There are 6 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• Based in Nigeria (Kaduna state)
• Possibly descendants of Sahel migration
• Clay terracotta sculptures
• Complex funerary culture
• Trade network along the Niger River
• Developed iron metallurgy