Abomey, or Agbome, [a.bɔ.mɛ] is the capital of the Zou Department of Benin. The commune of Abomey covers an area of 142 square kilometres and, as of 2025, it has a population of …

Probably founded in the early 17th century, it soon became the capital of the kingdom of Abomey (later Dahomey; the country’s previous name), which dominated production and trade with the …

Sep 10, 2023 · The early history of Abomey: from the ancient town of Sodohome to the founding of Dahomey’s capital. The plateau region of southern Benin was home to a number of small …

Oct 15, 2025 · Africa has many outstanding historic sites and one of the most remarkable of all is that of the Royal Palaces of Abomey in Benin, West Africa. This site is an amazing complex of …

Dec 6, 2023 · The city known today as Abomey and located in south-central Benin was the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most important kingdoms in West African …

Jan 22, 2025 · Abomey is a historically significant city located in southern Benin, West Africa. It is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, especially as the former capital of the powerful Kingdom …

The Palace Sculptures of Abomey combines lavish color photographs of the bas-reliefs with a lively history of the Dahomey kingdom, complemented by period drawings, rare historical …

Abomey, a city in southern Benin, is rich in history and cultural significance. Known as the heart of the ancient Dahomey Kingdom, this city offers a unique blend of historical and cultural …

With the exception of King Akaba, who had his own separate enclosure, they all had their palaces built within the same cob-wall area, in keeping with previous palaces as regards the use of …

Nov 15, 2025 · The Royal Palaces of Abomey are a group of earthen structures built by the Fon people of the Dahomey Kingdom between the mid-17th and late 19th Centuries. One of the …