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    A study of Ozizza archaeological and ethnographical sites and features in Ebonyi state of Nigeria: research methodological discussion
    (2020) Okonkwo EE; Ikegwu J
    Ozizza community is one outstanding heritage site, which straddles the East of Ugwuegu and Ukpa rock shelters and has a total area of 24.32km2. Ozizza is situated on a hill, with undulating plain, and lies between N900E north of Upper Afikpo. It is endowed with both archaeological and ethnographic resources; interestingly, this study arose because there has not been a systematic study of the archaeology of Ozizza. The existence of the heritage site is now in danger, particularly with the current wave of herdsmen assault and communal clashes. In this paper, we will discuss how we carried the research, choose and discussed with respondents within the Ozizza community, and essential individuals that helped to create awareness about the heritage of the Ozizza community.
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    Heritage studies and challenges: implications on research results from Igboland, Nigeria
    (2019) Nwankwo EA; Itanyi EI
    Heritage studies in the Igbo area of Nigeria (Southeast Nigeria) has been faced with some challenges which have greatly affected research in the area from culture-related disciplines like archaeology, tourism, anthropology, sociology, history, and religion. This study was aimed at identifying these challenges, their implications on research results and the way forward. Amongst the identified challenges include remote location of heritage resources, traditional taboos of the people, seasonality of traditional events, attitudinal differences of heritage custodians, and dilapidated state of most heritage resources. These challenges result to poor representation of heritage resources in research results from the area. The study concluded by suggesting tolerance to traditional values and collaborative research involving researchers and relevant stakeholders from the community. The principle of triangulation was employed in the methodology, with descriptive and evaluative methods used in the analysis of findings.