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The Legacy of A Great Empire

"This innovative project will investigate the archaeology of the Kingdom of Benin, including excavating historical remains of the capital buried below the proposed site of a new museum."

@victorsozaboy, @uwagbale_,

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Major new archaeology project on site of new museum in Benin

Together with our partners, the Legacy Restoration Trust (Nigeria) and Adjaye Associates, we are excited to announce a major new archaeology project, linked to the construction of the new Edo Museum...

https://blog.britishmuseum.org/major-new-archaeology-project-on-site-of-new-museum-in-benin/

"This will be the most extensive archaeological excavation ever undertaken in Benin City, Nigeria.

The project is developed with the approval of the Benin Royal Court, the Edo State Government and the Nigerian National Commission for Museums and Monuments."

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'The new Edo Museum of West African Art initiative, led by the Legacy Restoration Trust is focused on reuniting Benin art works currently within international collections, as well as investigating and presenting the wider histories that these represent.'

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"The EMOWAA Archaeology Project is a fundamental element of the early phase work for the building of the new museum, which will house the most comprehensive display in the world of Benin Bronzes, alongside other collections."

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View of the Benin City Palace and beyond to the wider city, depicted in the 17th-century publication by the Dutch writer Olfert Dapper.

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View of the Benin City Palace and beyond to the wider city, depicted in the 17th-century publication by the Dutch writer Olfert Dapper.5/10.

Brass plaque showing Benin court officials flanking a palace entrance or altar. Benin. 16–17th century.

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Brass plaque showing Benin court officials flanking a palace entrance or altar. Benin. 16–17th century..6/10.

Photograph showing British soldiers with objects looted from the royal palace during the military expedition to Benin City in 1897.

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Photograph showing British soldiers with objects looted from the royal palace during the military expedition to Benin City in 1897..7/10.

Design proposal for the new Edo Museum of West African Art (EMOWAA) in Benin City – the construction site of the museum will be a major focus of excavations undertaken by the EMOWAA Archaeology Project. Image © Adjaye Associates.

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