## Highlights ### id263280216 there's a big natural monolith in Nigeria > Standing at about 300 meters (980 feet) above the ground, Zuma Rock is one of the highest and largest monoliths in the world. The natural monolith is located in the western part of [Nigeria](https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-to-do/nigeria), near the capital city of Abuja. - [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01fr0rkhsz52pabttsqn94v3h4) ### id263280212 the Zuba people settled around and sacrificed to a large rock > The rock was found in the 15th century by the Zuba people of Niger State, who called it *zumwa*, which could translate to “a place of guinea fowls,” due to their abundance around the rock. The Zuba people settled around the rock and came to see it as a spiritual guide, making sacrifices to the rock to keep them safe from harm. Because the landmark offered a clear view of the surrounding landscape, it was also used as a defensive position from other invading tribes. - [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01fr0rkbfp28a6etfdd254przr)