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Benin’s Great Walls: Africa’s Forgotten Architectural Marvel

  The image is an illustration of the Walls of Benin, also known as the Benin Moat. The image is a drawing from the 1975 book “The Archaeology of Benin City by Graham Connah”. Among the greatest achievements of pre-colonial Africa stands the Great Walls of Benin, a vast and complex earthwork system that once surrounded the…
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Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

The Benin Bronzes: Artistry, Plunder, and the Fight for Repatriation.

  The image shows a display of Benin Bronzes, and the photo credit; "Photograph by Mike Peel.   The Benin Bronzes represent one of Africa’s greatest artistic achievements and one of the world’s most infamous cultural thefts. A collection comprising thousands of exquisite plaques, heads, and sculptures made of bronze, brass, and ivory which represents the pinnacle of court…
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Igbo elder under the ancient sacred tree for community meeting
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The Sacred Bond: Totemism and Igbo Respect for Nature

Mmụọ na mmadụ na-ebi ọnụ n’ụwa a—Spirits and humans coexist in this world. This proverb reminds the Igbo that the visible and invisible share one space and nature is not separate from human life. The Story of Sacred Kinship In Igbo culture, totemism represents the sacred link between humans and nature. This article explores how…
October 8, 20250Comments

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Rich women of Onitsha South East Nigeria, wearing Ivory Anklets
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Nwunye Di: The Power of Marriage, Motherhood, and Matrilineal Influence in Igbo Societies

Rich women of Onitsha South East Nigeria, wearing Ivory Anklets The Igbo people in southeastern Nigeria are known for their rich culture, which values family, community, and traditions. Women play a big role in Igbo society as wives ("Nwunye Di"), mothers, and keepers of matrilineal ties. "Nwunye Di" means "wife of the husband" or sometimes "co-wife"…
April 23, 20250Comments

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The Arochukwu Oracle, also known as Ibini Ukpabi or the "Long Juju"
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Arochukwu Oracle: The Spiritual Empire That Controlled Trade, Justice, and War in Precolonial Igboland

The Arochukwu Oracle, also known as Ibini Ukpabi or the "Long Juju" Photo: Pulse The Arochukwu Oracle, also known as Ibini Ukpabi or the "Long Juju," was the heart of the Aro Confederacy, a powerful group led by the Igbo people in southeastern Nigeria from the 1600s to the early 1900s. Based in Arochukwu, now in…
April 21, 20250Comments

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