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Today, the Benin empire is now a lost and forgotten medieval city. It was by far one of the most ancient and highly developed places in the 11th century in West Africa. It is now located in the ...

Throughout its history, the British Empire has taken countless artifacts from its colonies and other countries. Governments and activists have since called for the repatriation of these cultural ...

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The great Benin Empire flourished between the 14th and 16th centuries under the hereditary male monarch known as Oba, with a highly organised government and powerful army. The Oba’s Palace was adorned ...

Our artifacts remind us of who we are. They tell more stories about our civilization than any attempt at intellectual historical reconstruction. They are indeed, active components of our present! We ...

From the ancient Nok civilization and the Benin Empire to culturally diverse groups, here are some amazing facts to know about these groups of countries. 1. The Kingdom of Ghana/Ghanata/Wagadugu was ...