Benin: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As	Kingdom of Benin
Date	c. 1201 - c. 1897

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Map of Africa highlighting the location of the historical kingdom of Benin in West Africa, shown in orange along the southern coast near present-day Nigeria. The map provides geographic context with labeled continents, oceans, and major seas.

Pendant mask depicting the iyoba (queen mother)

Plaque showing a warrior and attendants

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Ozolua

king of Benin