Oba's Palace- Travel Tips
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Sherry Bartee - 4
The Oba's Palace in Benin City, Nigeria, is a sacred complex that has been home to the Obas of Benin for at least 700 years. The palace is the religious and administrative center of the Benin Kingdom, and is home to the Oba, other royals, chiefs, court officials, and attendants. The palace is known for its many courtyards, each with a specific function, and its thousands of brass bas-relief plaques that depict the kingdom's history, rituals, and hierarchy The Oba pyramid of Benin Kingdom now in Nigeria, in the 19th Century, before the British destroyed it to the ground in 1903. Edo was the only kingdom the British destroyed because they were the Lord of others.
Oluwaseun Oriloye - 5
There are some set of people singing and doing something I cannot prescribe, but it like performing some kind of ritual prayer which must done I think everyday in the palace...but am not sure of it....the video is prohibited to do....
Clare Oladeji - 4
We did not see Oba, but we were taken through the history and culture of the Palace
Egabor8 Multimedia - 5
Best place to experience our rich culture, Beautiful cultural display and fun place to learn about the Edo kingdom history. If I have my chance I will be visiting everyday but unfortunately I have to go on ceremonials days. I love Benin people and their rich culture. Long live the Benin King Oba ghato kpere..... ise š
Gift Olivia Samuel - 5
The Oba title was created for the Head of State (Emperor) of theĀ BeninĀ Empire at some time between 1180 and 1300. The Oba of Benin's palace is the palace of the Oba and the present Oba is the Oba Ewuare II (born October 20, 1953) and was crowned theĀ Oba of BeninĀ on 20 October 2016. He is theĀ 40th Oba. Visiting the palace, there are a lot of protocols to follow as greetings to the Oba is not a joke. Everyone must kneel to greet the Oba
