Ancient African City Rises From Ashes of Colonialism

Benin City has grown from the historic Kingdom of Benin into a vibrant metropolis with the new Museum of West African Art.
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Glimpse Of History In Benin City

EOScienceEarth ObservatoryA Glimpse of History in Benin… EarthEarth ObservatoryImage of the DayMoreSubscribe January 11, 2025 In some ...
Artnet

Starchitect David Adjaye’s Museum of West African Art in Nigeria Will Be Dramatically Built Into the Ruins of the Former Benin Palace

The forthcoming Edo Museum of West African Art (EMOWAA) in Benin City, Nigeria, is sitting atop a treasure trove of cultural heritage. Valuable archaeological remains from the former Kingdom of Benin ...

What is the capital of Benin? Check history & facts here!

Do you know that Benin’s official capital is not its busiest or most modern city? It is tucked along the southeastern ...
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The top things to see and do in Benin City

The Royal Palace of the Oba of Benin is the most prestigious site in Benin and one of the most famous Royal Houses in the whole of Africa. The palace, built by Oba Ewedo (1255AD – 1280AD), is situated ...
The New York Times

In the West, the Looted Bronzes Are Museum Pieces. In Nigeria, ‘They Are Our Ancestors.’

When British soldiers stole the treasured works in 1897, it left a gaping hole in an ancient culture. With a few set to return to Nigeria, can their meaning be restored, too? By Ruth Maclean and Alex ...