[2] Iron Age relics found in the form of furnaces, ore, and grindstones at the site have been established to be of pre-Sukur existence.

The Dur established the region as a major supplier of raw material for iron manufacture to northeastern Nigeria; this was perpetuated to the first decade of the 20th century.

These wars resulted in the decline of iron smelting till 1960, a period which witnessed people migrating to the plains situated towards north and south of Sukur.

Looking down the hill, the plateau is seen laid into extensive terracing for agricultural farming which is one of the unique features of this site and termed as of "a sacred quality".

[3] The burial grounds located near the palace are simple stone structures representing cemeteries, exclusive to clans and social groups of the settlement.

[3] In her travel book, Looking for Transwonderland, writer Noo Saro-Wiwa visits Sukur and describes its impact on her.