Benin City: The Real Ancient Urban Marvel

Описание: Experience the mesmerizing legacy of Benin City, a marvel of ancient innovation long before modern London shone with streetlights. Picture perfectly aligned streets illuminated by palm-oil lamps, extending within the shadows of massive walls that dwarfed the Great Wall of China. At the core of this awe-inspiring city lay the Oba’s palace, a breathtaking blend of red earth and bronze artistry. European travelers in the 1400s were struck by its grandeur, calling it a city "built by giants." Yet, despite its advanced civilization, the city fell to devastation in 1897 when the British army set it ablaze and seized its priceless artifacts—the legendary Benin Bronzes—which remain in European museums to this day. Discover the untold stories of Africa’s past and celebrate the hidden brilliance that reshaped world history. Dive deeper with Echoes of Africa, revealing the extraordinary tales that challenge our perceptions of the past.