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Amube–Amalla Ancient Iron-Smelting Site - Historical Site in Enugu-Ezike | Enugu Ezike Heritage - Cultural Encyclopedia
Historical SiteAmubeAccessible

Amube–Amalla Ancient Iron-Smelting Site

Updated September 20, 2025

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Quick Information
TypeHistorical Site
Conditiongood
LocationAmube
Status
Accessible

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About This Landmark

A large iron-slag mound and furnace remains, part of the famous Nsukka iron-smelting tradition (over 2,000 years old). Archaeologists have excavated iron-smelting furnaces and slag heaps here, identifying it as a key centre of early West-African metallurgy.

Historical Significance

Cultural Significance

Key centre of early West-African metallurgy, part of famous Nsukka iron-smelting tradition.

Historical Background

Over 2,000 years old iron-smelting tradition, archaeologically excavated furnaces and slag heaps.

Location Details
Near the old village square, Amube–Amalla, Enugu-Ezike, Igbo-Eze North LGA, Enugu State