Ikom monoliths

Numbering about 300 in total, the monoliths are between 0.3 and 1.8 metres (1 and 6 feet) high and are laid out in some thirty circles located around Alok in the Ikom area of Cross River State.

Although the carvings have not been deciphered, researchers and linguists believe that the inscriptions may represent a form of writing and visual communication.

The monoliths are also located in an area where the nearby people do not commonly see their worth as tourist attractions.

[4] In 2020, Ikom monoliths were found by U.S Customs and Border Protection at Miami International Airport under fraudulent documents.

A medium-sized example of an Ikom monolith with human facial features can be found in the British Museum's collection.