Knowra Benin City Benin City Benin City is the capital of Edo State in southern Nigeria and the historic center of the Kingdom of Benin, renowned for its royal court and cast-metal artworks.
Kingdom of Benin : A West African kingdom centered on Benin City, ruled by the oba and known for its court arts and political institutions. Benin City served as the kingdom’s capital and royal seat.
Oba of Benin : The hereditary ruler and traditional head of the Edo people, based in Benin City. The oba remains the central traditional institution associated with the city.
University of Benin : A public research university in Benin City, established in 1970. It is one of the city’s major educational and research institutions.
Benin : A country in West Africa, formerly called Dahomey, whose official capital is Porto-Novo. The country’s name is often confused with the Nigerian city and kingdom.
Eweka I : A traditional first oba of the Kingdom of Benin, associated with its founding dynasty. Benin tradition connects the city’s early royal history to the dynasty he began.
Benin moats : A vast network of earthworks built around and within the historic Kingdom of Benin. The earthworks shaped the historic city’s defenses and settlement pattern.
Benin City Airport : An airport serving Benin City and surrounding areas in Edo State, Nigeria. It connects the state capital with other Nigerian cities.
Porto-Novo : The official capital of the Republic of Benin, a country west of Nigeria. It is a national capital in a different country, unlike Benin City.
Benin Expedition of 1897 : A British military campaign that captured Benin City and ended the kingdom’s independence. The expedition profoundly changed the city and dispersed many royal artworks.
Edo language : A language of the Edoid branch of the Niger-Congo family, spoken chiefly in Edo State, Nigeria. It is the principal indigenous language associated with Benin City.
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