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  2. Benin City - Wikipedia

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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]

  3. Benin City | History, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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    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.

  4. 41 Facts About Benin City

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    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.

  5. The Best Things to Do in Benin City, Nigeria - Culture Trip

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    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.

  6. Benin City, One Of The Most Advanced Cities Of The Ancient ...

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    With its mathematical layout and earthworks longer than the Great Wall of China, Benin City was one of the best planned cities in the world when London was a place of ‘thievery and murder’. So why is nothing left? This is the story of a lost medieval city you’ve probably never heard about.

  7. Benin City – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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    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.

  8. Why Benin City Belongs on Every Culturally Curious Traveller ...

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    Today, Benin City is known for being the center of the country’s rubber industry, but come November and the opening of the much-anticipated Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) —an ambitious...