An emotional exhibition of Benin's returned royal treasures
An emotional exhibition of Benin's returned royal treasures

An emotional exhibition of Benin's returned royal treasures

Dafidil Lanappe

12 min
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After 130 years away, 26 stolen artefacts from Benin are finally being displayed at home after having been returned by France. The pieces were looted by French soldiers from the kingdom of Dahomey in 1892 and are now taking pride of place at the presidential palace. Our team on the ground reports.

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