Mixed
Paysage culturel de Sukur
Nigéria
Photo : DipoTayo (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Located in northeastern Nigeria, this cultural landscape represents a remarkable example of human adaptation to a mountainous terrain. The site encompasses a traditional settlement pattern with distinctive architectural features and an intricate system of agricultural terracing that has been developed and maintained over centuries. The landscape combines both natural and cultural elements, demonstrating the integration of human communities with their environment through sustainable land management practices. The settlement is characterized by stone-built structures and a hierarchical spatial organization that reflects the social and political systems of the Sukur people. The terraced fields and water management systems showcase traditional agricultural knowledge and techniques adapted to the specific conditions of the highland area. This cultural landscape is recognized for its outstanding universal value as a testimony to human ingenuity and the harmonious relationship between communities and their natural surroundings.
