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Archaeologists uncover Benin City’s ancient urban and artistic legacy

Archaeological excavations in Benin City, Nigeria, conducted ahead of the construction of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), are uncovering new details about the Kingdom of Benin’s history, urban development, and celebrated craftsmanship...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/11/benin-citys-ancient-urban-and-artistic-legacy/

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Archaeologists uncover Benin City’s ancient urban and artistic legacy

Archaeological excavations in Benin City, Nigeria, conducted ahead of the construction of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), are uncovering new details about the Kingdom of Benin’s history, urban development, and celebrated craftsmanship.

Benin City, once the capital of the powerful Kingdom of Benin (c. CE 1200–1897), was renowned for its advanced urban layout and exceptional artistry, including the world-famous Benin Bronzes...

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Teotihuacan’s forgotten sacred mountain: archaeologists uncover Cerro Patlachique’s pilgrimage shrine

High above the southern edge of the Teotihuacan Valley (Mexico) rises Cerro Patlachique — a peak now shown to have served as a major pilgrimage shrine long before, during, and after the heyday of the city of Teotihuacan (c. CE 150–550)...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/11/teotihuacans-forgotten-sacred-mountain/

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