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Benin City serves as the capital and largest metropolitan centre of Edo State, situated in southern Nigeria. [3] Notably, it ranks as the fourth-most populous city in Nigeria, according to the 2006 national census, preceded only by Lagos, Kano, and Ibadan. [2]
Benin City is the capital and largest city of Edo state, which is located in southern Nigeria. The city is situated on a branch of the Benin River. Benin City was once the principal city of the Edo (Bini) kingdom of Benin. Learn more about Benin City here.
Benin City is a culturally rich destination with a royal heritage, intricate artworks, and vibrant festivals. Its warm hospitality and historical significance make it a must-visit for curious explorers.
Benin City is one of the oldest cities in Nigeria, dating back to pre-colonial times. It was the capital of one of the most advanced and organised kingdoms in Africa before the arrival of the British.
The city of Benin in Nigeria is one of the most ancient cities in Africa - here's our guide to the best things to see and do when in town.
The capital is Porto-Novo, and the seat of government is in Cotonou, the most populous city and economic capital. [12] Benin covers an area of 112,622 km 2 (43,484 sq mi), [13] and its population in 2021 was estimated to be approximately 13 million.
As Naomi Rea reports for artnet News, the British Museum, home to the world’s largest collection of Benin Bronzes, will help archaeologists excavate the site as part of a $4 million project...
The Benin Expedition of 1897 was a punitive expedition by a British force of 1,200 men under Sir Harry Rawson.It came in response to the ambush and slaughter of a 250 strong party led by British Acting Consul General James Phillips of the Niger Coast Protectorate. [1] Rawson's troops captured Benin City and the Kingdom of Benin was eventually absorbed into colonial Nigeria. [1]
Black Past reports Benin City is once again thriving. However its rich, and somewhat unusual, past, remains an intriguing part of its legacy. In 1974, the Guinness Book of Records recognized the historic Benin City for its extensive network of walls, which surrounded the entire kingdom and divided it into nearly 500 separate villages.
Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location. 1. Benin National Museum. This museum provides you information on the Benin the Kingdom and the traditions and belief system of the benin people... 2. W National Park.