The kingdom of Benin was a pre-colonial kingdom. Located in southern Nigerian.
It's capital was edo, which is now known as Benin city in Edo state.
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In 1897, the British military stole thousands of ancient artifacts from the kingdom of Benin, during an invasion of Benin by British soldiers.
In 2014, a British pensioner returned two status that his grandfather has stolen. This action prompted for the call for other treasures to be returned.
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Other artifacts of Benin
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