The authority and the influence of the Benin empire spread from the north west of the Niger river to southeast of Nigeria to the coast of Republic of Benin.
Benin Kingdom is Known for their rich culture, tradition, artifacts, ancient beads etc.
The ancient kingdom of Benin as a pre- colonial empire is able to bring modernity and tradition together in a unique fusion.
Benin people from time pride themselves in their wealth of history and civilization.
Let's take a peek at what makes Benin kingdom a truly historic kingdom.
The oba of Benin is the monarch and spiritual head.
The predominant language of Benin people is Edo,pidgin and English.
Benin kingdom represents earliest civilization among black Africans.
The art of Benin kingdom are a global brand.
Christianity, traditional religion and Islam is the predominant religion.
Ododo (means red) is the official royal color of the kingdom of Benin.
The Ogiso ( kings of the sky) ruled the original people and founders of the Benin Empire.
Benin kingdom remains a custodian of culture and traditon.
The artifacts of Benin remain the most coveted in the world.
People from Benin are known to be warm, hospitable and enlightened.
The origin of Benin bronze casting history is hard to tell, but it is established that the art has been in practice from the time of the first royal dynasty (Ogisos)
Benin kingdom has more one hundred festivals celebrated all year round. This makes the place ever memorable.
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Igun street which is the citadel of brass casting is a cultural heritage site.
The Oba of Benin's royal palace is listed by UNESCO as a heritage site.
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In 1897 the killing of Captain James Phillips and his group led to the British invasion of the Benin empire.
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Most of the bronze and Ivory pieces belonging to the Benin kingdom were looted in 1897 during the British invasion of the Empire.
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According to tradition, the Oba of Benin does not smile in public because people are not supposed to see his teeth.
Whatever he says is final.
The wives of the Oba of Benin cover their mouth with a handkerchief as a sign of submission.
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The wives of the Oba are never allowed to visit their parents.
Interesting and nice to be informed. Do you know any other historic fact I did not mention please add it. You can also contact me on: joymorestar@gmail.com
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