Benin Moat
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title:
Benin Moat
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The Benin Moat, also known as the Benin Iya, or Walls of Benin, are a series of massive earthworks encircling Benin City in Nigeria's Edo State. These moats have deep historical roots, with evidence suggesting their existence before the establishment of the Oba monarchy. Construction began around 800 AD and continued until 1460 AD, involving large-scale manual labour and the repurposing of earth from the inner ditch to build the outer berm. Some traditional sources claim that these earthworks sp
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Historic moat in Nigeria
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benin_Moat
date created:
2023-08-25T17:23:40Z
date modified:
2024-08-30T22:10:53Z
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