Kingdom
of Ife

900

—

1400

500 years

Region West Africa

Modern territory Nigeria

Founded 900

Dissolved 1400

Duration 500 years

The full account of this empire is still being compiled. Return when the scribes have finished their work.

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Archive record

AFR·EMP·0017

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300 – 1100

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1670 – Present

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1100 – 1897

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1100 – 1800

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