Benin
The Jewel of West African Culture.
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1890
French Capture Cotonou City, Establish Colonial Rule
1862
French Protectorate Treaty with Porto-Novo
1852
King Ghezo abolishes slave trade treaty with British.
1743
King Tegbesu Captures Ouidah
1724
Dahomey's Coastal Conquests
1720
Dahomey's Role in Atlantic Slave Trade
1720
Expansion of Dahomey Kingdom through military conquests
1695
Legacy of Abomey's Royal Palaces
1685
King Houegbadja of Dahomey: The End of a Era
1682
Oyo Empire's Expansion to Benin Region
1645
Formation of Dahomey Amazons: Elite Female Fighters
1600
Rise of Dahomey Kingdom
1564
Benin City's Growth as West Africa Trading Hub
1533
Arrival of Portuguese traders in Dahomey
1504
The Peak of Power and Artistic Glory under Oba Esigie
1500
Emerging Trading Hub in West Africa
1489
European Contact Shapes Benin through Trade
1483
Peak of Bronze and Ivory Sculpture Production
1471
European Traders Reach Kingdom of Benin
1470
Peak of Benin Empire: Political, Military, Economic Power
1440
Edo Kingdom's Height of Power
1440
Ewuare the Great: Inaugural Oba of Kingdom of Benin
1200
Rise of Benin as Regional Trading Power
1200
Origin of the Edo Kingdom
1200
The Eweka dynasty's ascension in Benin Kingdom
1000
Benin City: Capital of the Benin Empire
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