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Benin Bronzes

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Explore the captivating history and ongoing repatriation of the Benin Bronzes, exquisite artworks looted from the Kingdom of Benin. Learn their cultural significance.

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    The Famous "Benin Bronzes" Are Not From Modern-Day Benin

    These renowned artifacts actually originate from the historical Kingdom of Benin, located in present-day Nigeria, not the modern country of Benin. The two entities are geographically distinct despite the shared name, leading to frequent confusion.