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Tag: Eri

Unmasking the Myth: Igbo Origins Are African, Not Hebrew

Lejja, the World's Oldest Iron-Smelting Site in Nigeria / Things Nigeria Igbo people, also known as "Ndi Igbo," have a history rooted deeply in West Africa, with both archaeological and genetic studies offering clear views into their most ancient origins. For instance, evidence from Lejja in Nsukka reveals that over 4,000 years ago, long before the…

ByIde NzeNovember 2, 20240Comments

Historical Studies

Igbo Ukwu Altar Stand: A Possible Eri Link

ByChukaOctober 21, 20240Comments

Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Igbo-Ukwu and a possible Eri link

Igbo Ukwu and possible link to Eri. Igbo Ukwu archaeological site may hold a connection to the Eri lineage through Umunri oral tradition. According to legend, Nri, Eri's first son, was instructed by Chineke (the Supreme Being) to sacrifice his first son and daughter. From their graves, cocoyam and yam sprouted, symbolizing agricultural fertility. An 11th-century CE…

ByChukaOctober 14, 20240Comments

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