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The Jewel of West African Culture.
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56 Moments
1890
1862
1852
King Ghezo abolishes slave trade treaty with British.
1743
1724
1720
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
1489
1483
Peak of Bronze and Ivory Sculpture Production
1471
1470
1440
Ewuare the Great: Inaugural Oba of Kingdom of Benin
1200
Origin of the Edo Kingdom
1000