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The Benin City National Museum is situated at a place called Ring road which used to be called King’s Square by the people of Benin, but it was changed to Oba
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The National Museum, Benin City was opened to the public in 1973. It is managed by the
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The museum has a significant number of artifacts related to the
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such as terracotta, bronze figures and cast iron pieces
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Ring Road
Benin City
Nigeria
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6°19′58″N 5°37′20″E / 6.3329°N 5.6222°E / 6.3329; 5.6222
Benin Empire
national museum
Benin City
Nigeria
Benin Empire
terracotta
bronze figures
cast iron
ancient art
National Commission for Museums and Monuments
Ovonramwen
Adams Oshiomhole
Come to Nigeria
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"Heritage Management and Community Engagement: The Story of the National Museum, Benin City, Nigeria"
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10.4314/ijcrh.v26i1.23
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2773-837X

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