Royal Palaces of Abomey, Benin - UNESCO World Heritage Site

Place: Royal Palaces of Abomey, Benin

Weather: Sunny skies, 75/103F.

Route: From Lagos 280 km NW on RN4.

Significance: The Kingdom of Abomey was a powerful force in West Africa from the 17th to early 20th centuries. Sadly, much of their wealth came from selling of slaves to the Americas. The palaces here were a symbol of their power.  There were a secession of 12 kings who home here.

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Two of the main buildings and large courtyard (from whc.unesco.org)

Examples of the reliefs and doors found on the palaces (from whc.unesco.org)