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Abeokuta, the capital city of Ogun State in Nigeria, is renowned for its historical significance and unique geographical features. One interesting fact about Abeokuta is its name, which translates to “under the rock” in the Yoruba language. This name is derived from the city’s location, as it is situated beneath Olumo Rock, a massive granite outcrop that towers over the surrounding landscape. Olumo Rock holds great cultural and historical significance for the people of Abeokuta. It served…
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The walls of Benin City were four times longer than the Great Wall of China and consumed a hundred times more material than the Great Pyramid of Cheops. ð® Benin City was the capital of the Benin Kingdom, dating back to the 11th century, one of the oldest and most advanced states in western Africa. Benin Cityâs medieval moats and walls demarcated the kingdom in precise fractal patterns. ð #MeetAfrica #SpreadPositiveNarrativeAboutAfrica #africanhistory #nigeria #westafrica…
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A landscape photo of Abuja, the Capital city of Nigeria.
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Locals from Benin City, Edo, Nigeria, share tips and advice about their city. #BeninCity #Edo #Nigeria #WestAfrica #Africa #travel #explore #travelblog
House of the Oba, Benin City, Nigeria The compound had a series of slots in the mud walls used as shrines; this contained mainly pots. [Photographer was] sure if the was the only house of the Oba, I've seen images from the 1970's of a similar buidling but with many more artifacts. 'Oba' means king of the people, the Edo people of eastern south central Nigeria, centred around Benin City.
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A Benin chief celebrating Igue. Benin City, Nigeria. Photo by Kathy Curnow
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The Kingdom of Benin was an important African kingdom that flourished between the 13th and 19th centuries AD. Benin was located in the southwestern part of modern-day Nigeria, with Benin City as its capital.
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Overlooking Abeokuta, Nigeria
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