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QWhich ancient culture developed on the Jos Plateau in central Nigeria around 1,500 BCE?

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  • A Nok culture ✔ ✖
  • B Yoruba culture ✔ ✖
  • C Igbo-Ukwu culture ✔ ✖
  • D Benin culture ✔ ✖
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The Nok culture, which emerged around 1,500 BCE on the Jos Plateau in central Nigeria, is mentioned in the text.
The Nok people were known for their highly centralized community and artistic achievements, particularly in terracotta sculptures.
They were also skilled in iron smelting.
The Nok culture lasted for approximately 2,000 years before its disappearance around 500 CE.

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