Benin Moat - Wikipedia
The Benin Moat (Edo: Iyanuwo), [1] also known as the Benin Iya, or Walls of Benin, are a series of massive earthworks encircling Benin City in Nigeria's Edo State. These moats have deep historical roots, with evidence suggesting their existence before the …
Benin City's Moat (Iya) System - ArcGIS StoryMaps
Benin City was the principal city of the Edo (Bini) kingdom of Benin. It flourished between the 13th–19th century. The city was protected by a system of moats ('Iya' in the local language) at the centre of which stand the 'outer' moat, and a small 'inner' moat within which the royal palace sits.
The Benin Moat - Largest Man Made Earthworks - Edoaffairs
2024年12月28日 · Traditionally called Iya, the Benin moat is one of the largest man-made earthworks. Built before the advent of modern equipment, the wall served as protection for the city against invaders especially the European imperial invaders who were notorious slave hunters.
The Ancient Walls of Benin: 16,000 Kilometres (800AD-14th Century)
2018年11月19日 · The Benin wall sharply defined boundaries, restricted access to the kingdom especially the capital Benin City and provided security. In the late 13th century Oba Oguola (1274-1287) completed the first and second moats and ordered the construction of 20 more moats around essential towns and villages; during this period the kingdom was near its ...
The Benin Moat | The Edo Heritage - History, Culture, and …
2023年7月31日 · With its extensive network of fortifications and awe-inspiring architectural prowess, the Benin Moat remains one of Africa's most remarkable historical landmarks. This majestic structure offers a glimpse into the advanced engineering and military sophistication of the ancient Benin Kingdom, showcasing its cultural richness and strategic acumen.
Benin Moat - Wikiwand
The Benin Moat (Edo: Iyanuwo), [1] also known as the Benin Iya, or Walls of Benin, are a series of massive earthworks encircling Benin City in Nigeria's Edo State. These moats have deep historical roots, with evidence suggesting their existence before the …
The Great Benin Wall: An Ancient African Engineering Wonder
2024年9月17日 · The Great Benin Wall, also known as the Benin Moat or “Iya,” is a remarkable historical structure built by the Edo people in present-day Benin City, Nigeria. Constructed between the 9th and 15th centuries, the wall was part of extensive moats and earthworks surrounding the ancient Benin, covering over 16,000 kilometres.
The Benin Iya Survey - ArcGIS StoryMaps
The Edocation Moat Survey in Benin City is a collaborative initiative aiming to provide an in-depth study of the historic inner moat, also known as the Iya systems. Conducted in partnership with the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) and the German Archaeological Institute (DAI), this survey explores the extensive earthworks that encircle Benin ...
The Benin City Moat System: Functional Space or Urban Void?
2021年2月16日 · Following reports about the deterioration of Benin City's most prominent urban feature, the Benin Moat system, this paper sets out to ascertain whether the structure performs a present-day role...
Benin City Earthworks - World Monuments Fund
Built to an original height of more than 18 meters and a length of 1,200 kilometers, the earthworks attest the development of urbanization and the rise of state societies in Sub-Saharan Africa, a process that began in the seventh century A.D. and culminated with the founding of the Benin Kingdom in the fourteenth century.
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