Royal Palace of the Oba of Benin

Palace of the Oba of Benin

6°19′56″N 5°37′12″E / 6.33222°N 5.62000°E / 6.33222; 5.62000

The Royal Palace of the Oba of Benin is notable as the home of the Oba of Benin and other royals.^[1]^[2]

The palace, built by Oba Ewedo (1255–1280), is located at the heart of ancient City of Benin. It was rebuilt by Oba Eweka II (1914–1932) after the original building was destroyed during the 1897 war with the British.

The Royal Palace of Oba of Benin is a celebration and preservation of the rich Benin culture.^[3] Most of the visitors to the palace are curators, archaeologists or historians.

References

^ Nathaniel, Soonest. "CORONATION: EXPOSED! 9 things you must never do in the Oba of Benin palace (Photos)". Naij.com - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2016-12-15.
^ "The Royal Palace of the Oba of Benin". ZODML. Retrieved 2016-12-15.
^ "The kingdom of Benin". BBC Guides. Retrieved 2016-12-15.

Edo State

State capital: Benin City

Local Government Areas

Akoko Edo
Egor
Esan Central
Esan North-East
Esan South-East
Esan West
Etsako Central
Etsako East
Etsako West
Igueben
Ikpoba Okha
Orhionmwon
Oredo
Ovia North-East
Ovia South-West
Owan East
Owan West
Uhunmwonde

Education

Universities	Ambrose Alli University Benson Idahosa University Edo University Igbinedion University, Okada Mudiame University Samuel Adegboyega University University of Benin Wellspring University
Polytechnics	Auchi Polytechnic Edo State Polytechnic Usen Kings Polytechnic Shaka Polytechnic
Colleges of education	College of Agriculture, Iguoriakhi College of Education, Ekiadolor Edo Technical College
Secondary schools	Edo College Federal Government Girls College, Benin Lumen Christi International High School, Uromi Presentation National High School University Preparatory Secondary School

Healthcare

Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Teaching Hospital
Stella Obasanjo Women and Children Hospital
University of Benin Teaching Hospital

Mass media

Newspapers	Nigerian Observer Prime 9ja Online Obaland
Television	Edo Broadcasting Service Nigerian Television Authority Africa Independent Television Independent Television
Radio	88.1 90.5 92.3 92.7 93.7 94.1 94.3 95.7 96.9 97.3 100.1 101.5 105.5

Transportation

Tourist attractions

Landmarks	Royal Palace of the Oba of Benin Benin City National Museum Holy Aruosa Cathedral
Sports venues	Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium
Parks	Okomu National Park Ogba Zoo
Reserves	Okomu Forest Reserve Ohosu Game Reserve