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The Cave of Ashes, Isarun: Amazing Tourist Attraction That Tells The Story of Africa

ISARUN

Introduction

Isarun is a small town in Ondo state, a few kilometres away from Akure, Ondo State. Isarun is located in Erigi community, under Ifedore Local Government Area. The people have made a living for themselves through farming, petty trading and large scale sales of farm produce. Some of them have developed a liking to politics and would bring it up at every opportunity they get. Life in Isarun with its people is a peaceful, serene one. Children are free to play outside, neighbours trusting one another and so many other things that make this little town one of the most peaceful places.

Cave-Ashes-Isarun-Ondo
Cave-Ashes-Isarun-Ondo

An International Attraction

The town has been an attraction since the cave of ashes (also known as “Iho Eleeru” was originally discovered in 1922 by a hunter, Chief Obele and he reported it to the then King.

 

Isarun Today

The present King is Oba Joseph Adebobola Awolehin; he leads the people in truth and humility. He is ready to welcome tourists at any time; he will answer every question and show you artefacts that were retrieved from the cave that he still possesses.

Isarun is a town to visit and revisit.

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