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King Glèlè's ajalala - Photo T. Joffroy, CRATerre
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10. ROYAL PALACES OF ABOMEY BENIN Date of Inscription: 1985 Criteria: C (iii) (iv) Brief Description:
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in Mahi country This bas-relief is an attempt at perspective. A house can be seen at the foot of a hill. Behind the house there is a staff, belonging to Sofignan according to Waterlot. A number of names have been given to the place - Kenglo (Mahi), Atakpamè, Gbowèlè. I prefer to tell you about the taking of Gbowèlè because of its rich historical content. Gbowèlè
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, by order of Gbêhanzin, of Takunjèhun, a Yoruba living in the kingdom who was a slave trader. This commerce was strictly reserved for the king. Consequently Takunjèhun was hanged. 5 - Ayidohwèdo Here is a male snake biting its tail. The Fon recognise him as Dan Ayidohwèdo and he also has the rainbow as emblem. Dan Ayidohwèdo is a sacred symbol for the Fon. He is
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1- Creative sources Like all the arts at the court of the Danhomè kingdom the bas-reliefs were inspired by oral sources which were memorized as required by a group of specialists in the history of the kings, the
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