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The Oldest Kingdoms in Nigeria

Edo kingdom of Benin, which is an ancient empire in the country, make up what is now Edo state. The Ibibio-Efik kingdom make up the present day Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.

Longest Wars In Human History

Germanic invasions famously contributed to the downfall and eventual collapse of Rome in Western Europe in 476 AD and would continue to fight the Eastern Roman Empire for another 100 years, finally ending in 596 AD with the end of the Lombard

Do you know the former names of Nigeria and other countries in the world?

NigeriaThe area that is now known as Nigeria was home to several ancient African civilisations, including the Oyo Empire, Sultanate of Kano, the Kingdom of Nri, and the Benin Kingdom.

Did the Benin kingdom come out of the Yoruba kingdom, or vice versa?

Is the Benin Kingdom related to the Yoruba Kingdom, or did the Yoruba Kingdom birth the Benin Kingdom?

The Benin Prince who founded Ile-Ife

The Benin Empire at its zenith was said to have extended to River Niger in the east and south, into Yoruba lands (Oyo) and what came to be known as Dahomey.

5 historical travel destinations you can add to your bucket list

Built over 2,000 years ago to protect the Chinese Empire from invaders, the wall is an impressive feat of ancient engineering. You can visit various sections of the wall, each offering different views and experiences.

10 notorious rulers in world history and cruel acts that made them infamous

His brutal invasions of the Roman Empire involved widespread slaughter, pillaging, and destruction.

Top 10 iconic tourist attractions of the world

The Buckingham Palace-UKBuckingham Palace is a royal residence in London and the administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom.

What Killed Alexander the Great?

Some of these include - Alexandria (in modern Egypt), Alexandria ad Issum (in modern Hatay, Turkey), and Bucephala (in modern Pakistan).

We know Benin history, don't write it for us - Prince Akenzua

"It is a long story, but we believe that the Alafin (of Oyo) and his people are our brothers from the same Oranmiyan. And it was not a surprise that in history, you can only talk about Benin empire and Oyo empire.

Oldest Schools In The World (Still In Existence): Top 12

It is Britain's oldest public school and, perhaps, the world's oldest continually functioning school, since instruction on the Abbey and Cathedral grounds has been ongoing since AD 597.