What’s Happening to the Benin Bronzes?
The Atlas Obscura Podcast
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The Legacy of the Kingdom of Benin
This chapter explores the historical and cultural significance of the Kingdom of Benin, focusing on its capital, Benin City, and the renowned Benin bronzes. It examines the kingdom's peak trading interactions with European powers, the spiritual roles of the bronzes, and the consequences of the British military's 1897 Punitive Expedition.
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