Royal Palaces of Abomey

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Royal Palaces of Abomey — Cultural World Heritage Site in Benin. From 1625 to 1900, 12 kings succeeded one another at the head of the powerful Kingdom of Abomey. With the exception of King Akaba, who had his own separate enclosure, they all had their palaces built within the same cob-wall area, in keeping with previous palaces as regards the use of space and materials. The royal palaces of Abomey are a unique reminder of this vanished kingdom. Inscribed by UNESCO in 1985. Plan a visit, location and history via the official UNESCO page. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre.

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Benin

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Benin

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https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/323