Archaeological Reconnaissance of Abandoned Settlements Idofin, Nigeria

The six settlement sites investigated are located at idofin, which marks the Northern boundary of Ekiti land, Kwara State, Nigeria. Oral traditions traced the origin of the people to Ile-Ife and Otun Ekiti. The settlement sites are identified as their ancestral homes where they settled when they migrated to the area. This pioneering work which was a synergy of Archaeology, Oral tradition and Ethnography was aimed at verifying the traditions of origin of Idofin. It investigated the link between Idofin, Ile-Ife and Otun Ekiti. The work provides a foundation for future archaeological studies of Idofin area in Northern Ekiti. It is significant as a reference point to archaeologists interested in the study of the area.