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.

The twelve Royal Palaces of Abomey which are situated in a vast area of 44 hectares are the shared responsibility of the Royal Families and the Heritage Directorate of Benin. Since 1955 this site ...

Benin on Tuesday received from a Finnish museum a sacred "katakle" three-legged stool, symbol of the African nation's ...

It’s also home to a Michelin-starred restaurant, Shang Palace. Be sure to visit the spa and its striking indoor pool housed in the former royal residence’s stables, now transformed into a ...

While a museum focused on the Kingdom of Dahomey would be highly desirable and beneficial, the site that is currently proposed would cover most of the large Court of the Amazons located between the ...