Oyo Empire and surrounding states, c. 1625. The Oyo Empire was a Yoruba empire in West Africa. It was located in present-day southern Benin and western Nigeria (including the South …

Old Oyo, also known as Oyo-Ile, Katunga, Oyo-Oro, and Eyo is the site of a ruined medieval city that was once the capital [1] of the Oyo Empire in what is now modern-day Nigeria. It has been …

2023年11月26日 · Oyo rose to become the largest empire in West Africa and reigned supreme in Yorubaland until the 19 th century, when it collapsed as a result of internal power struggles …

Oyo empire, Yoruba state north of Lagos, in present-day southwestern Nigeria, that dominated, during its apogee (1650–1750), most of the states between the Volta River in the west and the …

2024年6月26日 · The Oyo Empire flourished from the 17th to 19th century CE in what is today southwest Nigeria. The Oyo forged an empire thanks to their formidable cavalry units and so …

2021年2月27日 · The Oyo Empire of present-day Nigeria was a West African empire (c. 1400-1835). The empire arose at the turn of the 14th century from a kingdom founded by the Yoruba …

2022年12月18日 · Covering over 52 sqkm, Oyo-ile was among the largest cities of west-africa due to the nature of its settlement which housed an estimated 100,000 at its height from the …

2022年10月25日 · Oyo-Ile served as the location of the headquarters for the Old Oyo Empire between the years 1300 and 1535. People living in the Old Oyo Empire spoke Yoruba as their …

2024年6月1日 · Nestled amidst the rugged landscapes of Kishi, Igbeti, Igboho, and parts of Kwara State lies a hidden gem of history and mystery – Oyo-Ile, an ancient town steeped in legend …

2009年6月16日 · Established by Oranmiyan of the Yoruba people of West Africa, Oyo quickly grew to become one of the most powerful states in the Yoruba-speaking region. From its …