Nok
Nok, a village in Kaduna State, Nigeria, gives its name to one of Africa's most significant ancient cultures: the Nok culture, whose distinctive terracotta figurines were produced across the region from around 1500 BC to 500 AD. The figurines were first uncovered in 1943 during mining operations, with further excavations led by Bernard Fagg revealing additional pieces and evidence of early iron-smelting. The village is an archaeological site and has a Wikivoyage entry reflecting independent traveller interest.
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- Nearest water from center 5.6 km3.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.0 km3.8 mi
Nearest airports
Nok: quick answers
Where is Nok?
Nok is in Nigeria, about 75 km47 miles in a straight line from Abuja.
How do you get to Nok?
The nearest airport is Jos (JOS), about 3 hr 56 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Nok?
The warmest month is March, averaging 28°C83°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 22°C71°F. The wettest month is August, with about 362 mm14.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)