The Onimesi of Imesi Ekiti in Gboyin Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Oba Adetunji Olatunde, has announced that an artefact called potsherd pavement has been discovered in his palace.
Oba Adetunji reportedly broke the news of the trans-generational asset during the visit of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Ekiti State on Tourism Development, Wale Ojo-Lanre, to his palace on Saturday.
According to the monarch, potsherd pavements have been sighted, not only in the place but as well as in other parts of ancient town.
Ojo-Lanre, who said he was in Imesi Ekiti to profile historical and cultural heritage of tourism significance in the state, expressed joy when conducted round the palace to see the potsherd pavements whose history, the monarch said, dated back to centuries.
The SA said the potsherd pavements were evidence of age long civilization and of historical significance adding that with the assistance of archaeologists, more facts could emerge on the Imesi potsherd pavements.
Oba Adetunji said, “Imesi is an ancient town of rich and glorious past. It is an old kingdom that has given birth to many towns in Yoruba land. Apart from this potsherd pavements, Imesi also harbours many heritage and touristic assets like Iseku Stream which has been found to be of medicinal value and a cave which harboured our forefathers during the war.
“I am a product of a rich cultural pedigree. I understand the value which the enhancement of tradition, arts, culture and tourism could bring to a town. That is the main reason we are branding Imesi as a tourism town of immense proportion. You see that our Imesi Museum of Royal Antiquities, which is the first in the state, is 95 per cent completed and will be inaugurated during the First Year coronation ceremony slated for June 12 to 17.
“Within the time, Imesi will host the first Royal Arts exhibition in Ekiti State.“
