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My Visit To The Ancient Esa Cave Iyin Ekiti...with Pictures by Bbsharon(f): 2:45pm On Feb 04, 2019 |
At the entrance of the ancient Esa cave magnificently sitted at the outskirt of Iyin-Ekiti. Located about 3 kilometres from Iyin Ekiti and 6 kilometres from Ado-Ekiti, the state capital of Ekiti State, Nigeria. I actually did not plan on visiting this site on my way to Ado Ekiti. I had plan to go to somewhere else at Ilupeju Ekiti, unfortunately, things did not go well as I planed as I was not given good access to my site of visit. So, on my way back I checked google and I saw the Esa cave as part of the historical place to visit when you are around Ekiti state. So I visited. The entrance of the cave... Full story on my blog @ ; https://www.demitalks.com/2019/02/01/my-visit-to-the-ancient-esa-cave-iyin-ekiti/ 16 Likes 5 Shares
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Re: My Visit To The Ancient Esa Cave Iyin Ekiti...with Pictures by Bbsharon(f): 2:45pm On Feb 04, 2019 |
The cave has an age long history of having been the safe harbor for the Iyin and Ado-Ekiti warriors during the inter-township fight with the Ikere-Ekiti people of Ekiti state. The warriors and the people would run to the cave for safety till the land is restored back to normalcy. On the long run many of the people decided to stay back and live in the cave instead than running about anytime there is a war. Gradually a lot of Iyin Ekiti people abandoned their main town and started living in the cave till about the 1930's when few of them begin to return back to their town. The cave has a capacity of about 35,000 people at a time. The farmer's resting place and the little village around the site. Full story on my blog @ ; https://www.demitalks.com/2019/02/01/my-visit-to-the-ancient-esa-cave-iyin-ekiti/ 9 Likes 1 Share
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Re: My Visit To The Ancient Esa Cave Iyin Ekiti...with Pictures by Bbsharon(f): 2:45pm On Feb 04, 2019 |
For now the entrance is closed and blocked deliberately with a giant rock to avoid entering or trespassing. Also, because it is believed to harbor wild animals that only skilled hunters can capture. Which have to be hunted from a safe distance on top the rock. To get to the top of the mountain, there is a wiggled tree to climb through. Which if one is not fit or well balanced can lead to a serious accident. The site is meant to be an advanced tourist centre but unfortunately it can even go unnoticed as nothing makes it look special from just viewing it except the story behind it. I got to know there is a guide assigned to the site, an 82years old village chief whose forefathers were believed to have been the first dwellers of the cave. For him to guide you here you have to first go to the Oba's palace, bring a signed letter, and have some agreement before being led to the cave. The farmer's cocoa pods at the foot of the cave. Full story on my blog @ ; https://www.demitalks.com/2019/02/01/my-visit-to-the-ancient-esa-cave-iyin-ekiti/ 6 Likes 1 Share
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Re: My Visit To The Ancient Esa Cave Iyin Ekiti...with Pictures by Bbsharon(f): 2:46pm On Feb 04, 2019 |
Well I did no go through any of that process. I got to the town and interacted with the locals I met at the park and related to them my intention. One of them directed a bike man to take me to the site. There I met an aged man, by name Baba Bose whose cocoa and palm-tree farm is located close to the cave. He has just finished work for the day and was gathering his cocoa pods to go home. I greeted Baba Bose and told him of my intentions to find out about the cave and it's history. He was glad to see a young lady interested in the story of his town. So he was the one who related the story to me while I jotted down. Baba Bose at the farm showing me around. There is an orange tree also around the farm and I decided to take one and relax before leaving. Full story on my blog @ ; https://www.demitalks.com/2019/02/01/my-visit-to-the-ancient-esa-cave-iyin-ekiti/ 8 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: My Visit To The Ancient Esa Cave Iyin Ekiti...with Pictures by Treasure17(m): 2:52pm On Feb 04, 2019 |
Pictures from your adventure Bb. 1 Like |
Re: My Visit To The Ancient Esa Cave Iyin Ekiti...with Pictures by Davash222(m): 2:54pm On Feb 04, 2019 |
Forget about the cave, we'll talk about that later, Babe, you set oo. 73 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: My Visit To The Ancient Esa Cave Iyin Ekiti...with Pictures by Bbsharon(f): 3:01pm On Feb 04, 2019 |
Treasure17: I just uploaded. 1 Like |
Re: My Visit To The Ancient Esa Cave Iyin Ekiti...with Pictures by soberdrunk(m): 4:54pm On Feb 04, 2019 |
See natural skin complexion and natural hair!! Hey gawwwd!! Omo re bi custard!! I fit follow her travel go Syria as he dey hot..... ![]() 31 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Visit To The Ancient Esa Cave Iyin Ekiti...with Pictures by EdoNation(f): 4:55pm On Feb 04, 2019 |
interesting |
Re: My Visit To The Ancient Esa Cave Iyin Ekiti...with Pictures by Barbados20(m): 4:56pm On Feb 04, 2019 |
Nice one |
Re: My Visit To The Ancient Esa Cave Iyin Ekiti...with Pictures by Nobody: 4:56pm On Feb 04, 2019 |
Bbsharon: Are you still at the cave? I am coming to meet you there. Just wait for me... ![]() 25 Likes |
Re: My Visit To The Ancient Esa Cave Iyin Ekiti...with Pictures by pinkcottoncandy: 4:57pm On Feb 04, 2019 |
Cocoa farm or cave ![]() You jus want to show ur face and sell your market on nairaland shebi? 6 Likes |
Re: My Visit To The Ancient Esa Cave Iyin Ekiti...with Pictures by Binikingdowm: 4:58pm On Feb 04, 2019 |
Yoruba and history changing smh 1 Like |
Re: My Visit To The Ancient Esa Cave Iyin Ekiti...with Pictures by apelike1: 4:58pm On Feb 04, 2019 |
Bbsharon:that's how some people will go and bring demons into their life. When you started depreciating in progress that's when you start blaming your Village people but little did you know your legs are the one who bring misfortune in ya life ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: My Visit To The Ancient Esa Cave Iyin Ekiti...with Pictures by Nobody: 4:58pm On Feb 04, 2019 |
Fayose the dullard. So Ekiti has this kind of tourism potential and he couldn't exploit it. Instead he was busy cutting Kpomo everywhere. PDP has always been unable to see or take advantage of anything for the good of the nation or its people but only for themselves to loot 4 Likes |
Re: My Visit To The Ancient Esa Cave Iyin Ekiti...with Pictures by Ray07(m): 4:59pm On Feb 04, 2019 |
Nice |
Re: My Visit To The Ancient Esa Cave Iyin Ekiti...with Pictures by TIDDOLL(m): 4:59pm On Feb 04, 2019 |
Nice one Bbsharon.. You still need a boogie boogie boot though. ![]() |
Re: My Visit To The Ancient Esa Cave Iyin Ekiti...with Pictures by bigclem22: 5:00pm On Feb 04, 2019 |
I advice u get a good phone with good camera before u spend money on ur next trip ![]() ![]() ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: My Visit To The Ancient Esa Cave Iyin Ekiti...with Pictures by adekhingz(m): 5:01pm On Feb 04, 2019 |
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Re: My Visit To The Ancient Esa Cave Iyin Ekiti...with Pictures by Treasure17(m): 5:01pm On Feb 04, 2019 |
Bbsharon:Seen. Thanks |
Re: My Visit To The Ancient Esa Cave Iyin Ekiti...with Pictures by parizzz: 5:01pm On Feb 04, 2019 |
wow... thats my Home Town 1 Like |
Re: My Visit To The Ancient Esa Cave Iyin Ekiti...with Pictures by emmanuelrabb(m): 5:01pm On Feb 04, 2019 |
... Superhero BUBU is coming for you cos that's what we gonna be doing in Daura after the election
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Re: My Visit To The Ancient Esa Cave Iyin Ekiti...with Pictures by olyrayy(m): 5:02pm On Feb 04, 2019 |
Bbsharon: Cool. You appear quite intelligent. That's hard to find nowadays with other babes clicking on Instagram. Does your website have an email signup form? I want to be a regular reader. I don't do social media. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Visit To The Ancient Esa Cave Iyin Ekiti...with Pictures by MyVILLAGEpeople(m): 5:04pm On Feb 04, 2019 |
adekhingz: So out of everybody for this thread na me u see tell. ![]() ![]() . 9 Likes |
Re: My Visit To The Ancient Esa Cave Iyin Ekiti...with Pictures by MyVILLAGEpeople(m): 5:04pm On Feb 04, 2019 |
adekhingz: So out of everybody for this thread na me u see tell. ![]() ![]() Hope say Olosho joint dey there too ![]() ![]() . 8 Likes 1 Share |
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