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• Published Subscription 10 May 2025

  The Cosmology and Spiritism in Ikwerre Architecture

  By Adibe Nkeiruka Okwakpam, Imaah Napoleon Ono

  Abstract: The architecture of Ikwerre ethnic group is deeply influenced by cosmological and spiritual beliefs, creating a built environment that reflects the Ikwerre worldview and connection to the hidden. Architecture serves as a physical expression of a culture’s values and beliefs, while cosmology reflects the shared understanding or interpretation of the universe held by that culture. Fundamental to Ikwerre cosmology is the belief in a world shared by humans, ancestors, deities, …

  Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 7–16 Read article →