The Ife art was the most ancient in ... modern state of Benin, formerly Dahomey) was south west of Ife. One of the few early written accounts of this centre of power and trade is given by a ...

The plaque is on display at the British Museum. Obas Ozolua and Esigie both encouraged trade with Europe. Benin City is at least four miles wide. The city has wide, straight roads, lined by houses.

Their theft still remains a point of pain for the descendants of those from the ancient Benin kingdom. This move may increase pressure on other institutions to return the Benin Bronzes ...