This research was carried out in the ancient palace of Ijebu-Ode, the capital of the Ijebu kingdom. Over 20 units (ranging in size from 1m x 1m to 20m x 15m) were excavated from the King's quarters, Queen's quarters, Palace gardens, and courtyards. This series of excavations yielded a diverse range of artifacts including, beads, bronze bell anklets, knife blades, etc. A notable find is the first evidence of ceramic pavements in the Ijebu kingdom. Team members unearthed two pavements at the palace complex; one is a carved pavement that is an effigy of a local deity, the other is a geometric pavement with astronomical alignments. This research showed that behind the organization of the palace complex lies a well-designed and integrated architecture, ritual/religion, astronomy, politics, governance, and commerce, all of which functioned as a system that sustained the Ijebu Kingdom. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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