Kingdom of Benin
Kingdom of Benin
Apr 2, 2019
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THE GLORIOUS ANCIENT BENIN EMPIRE The Benin Empire thrived as a remarkable ancient city located in present-day Nigeria. In the pre-colonial era, Benin stood among the highly advanced cultures in Africa. This empire originated around 900 CE when the Edo people settled in the lush rainforests of West Africa. The walls encompassing Benin City and its surrounding kingdom were an extraordinary feat of earthworks, unmatched in scale until the advent of mechanization. In fact, they earned a place in th
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Ancient Benin City of the Edo people was remarkably advanced and prosperous, leaving Portuguese explorers in awe upon their arrival. They were deeply impressed by its scale, organization, and affluence...often drawing favorable comparisons to contemporary European cities. The explorers described Benin as a 'large and sophisticated' city, featuring straight, well-maintained roads, illuminated pathways, grand homes, and an opulent royal palace adorned with intricate design. #africa #Benin #history
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The 1974 edition of the Guinness Book of Records called the walls of Benin City, Nigeria, the “world’s largest earthworks done before the mechanical era,” stretching over 9,000 miles. Benin City also had early street lighting, with massive metal lamps set up across the city. These ancient moats run deep in history, with signs of their existence dating back before the rise of the Oba monarchy. The construction kicked off around 800 AD, going on until 1460 AD, using manual labor to move earth from
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