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Great Walls of the Benin Kingdom by Daniel Hernández Flórez is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The Great Walls of the Ancient Benin Kingdom, located in modern-day Nigeria, are among the longest ancient fortifications in the world, spanning approximately 16,000 kilometers and encircling 6,500 square kilometers of land. Constructed between 800 AD and the mid-1400s, these walls served as a significant defense against external threats until their destruction by British forces in 1897. Despite being protected by legislation since 1961, the walls are in urgent need of preservation to prevent further deteri

Author

Daniel Hernández Flórez

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EN