Twenty-six royal treasures of Abomey returned to Benin
The French presidency confirmed the return to Benin of 26 works from Abomey’s royal treasures, following the 9 November 2021 ownership transfer. Taken during the 1892 conquest of Dahomey, the group includes royal statues, thrones and doors. This restitution concerns the Republic of Benin, distinct from Benin City in Nigeria.
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