Hey YouTube Lovers, ✤ Welcome to “Hotep Neteru”✤ The fascinating history of the Benin Empire, an ancient African kingdom that existed in what is now southern Nigeria. Throughout the script, we explore the remarkable achievements of the Benin Empire across a range of fields, including architecture, art, science, and administration. One of the most impressive aspects of the Benin Empire was its meticulously planned and designed capital city. Using fractal geometry, the city was arranged in a series of concentric circles, with the Oba's palace at the center and the homes of commoners located further outwards. This design made Benin City one of the best-planned ancient cities in the world, and it served as a testament to the incredible engineering and design skills of the Benin people. Another notable aspect of the Benin Empire was its complex social and political structures. The Oba was the king of the empire, but he was advised by a council of chiefs who were drawn from various guilds. These guilds, such as the brass casters and ivory carvers, played an essential role in the kingdom's economy and cultural life. The script also explores the Benin Empire's trade relations with Europeans, which led to the introduction of firearms and eventually contributed to the downfall of the kingdom in the late 19th century. The artistic heritage of the Benin Empire, which is best exemplified by the Benin Bronze. These bronze sculptures, which were created using the lost-wax casting technique, depict various aspects of Benin life, including religious rituals, courtly ceremonies, and daily activities. The Benin Bronze is considered one of the finest examples of African art and has been the subject of numerous exhibitions and scholarly studies worldwide. The Great Wall of Benin, which was one of the most impressive feats of engineering in African history. The wall, which was built during the 14th century, stretched for over 10,000 kilometers and was made up of a combination of ramparts, ditches, and moats. The wall served not only as a formidable defense against invading armies but also as a means of controlling trade and protecting the kingdom's economic interests. Overall, this video provides a comprehensive overview of the Benin Empire and its legacy. By exploring its achievements in architecture, art, science, and administration, we gain a deeper appreciation for the incredible ingenuity and resourcefulness of the Benin people. Please subscribe to the channel, + it’s free. Like, share, and comment. ................................................................................................................................... 👉 Subscribe to my channel. And press the bell🔔 icon. https://www.youtube.com/@hotepneteru ⭐#BeninEmpire #AfricanHistory #EdoPeople #AncientWonders #BeninCity #GreatWallsOfBenin #AfricanCivilization #HistoricalMarvels #CulturalHeritage #AfricanArchitecture #EdoKingdom #AncientWonders #BeninArtifacts #AfricanLegacy #HotepNeteru ...................................................................................................................................... 📺 Watch my other videos: 📺 The African Languages That Were Lost but Will Be Reclaimed https://youtu.be/nR3MK9bjnU0 📺Affirmation for the psychological awakening of black woman https://youtu.be/h6dXmJ-wzgo 📺Affirmation for the psychological awakening of black woman https://youtu.be/h6dXmJ-wzgo ................................................................................................................................... Thank you for supporting “Hotep Neteru” You can follow us on the Social Media Links Below: Follow me for more daily Social media✨ 🎀 Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/hotep.neteru 🎀 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hotep_neteru/ 🎀 Website: https://hotepneteru.com/ 🔔 Become a member of My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hotepneteru ................................................................................................................................... 🚫 Disclaimer: " Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, commenting, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Don't Try To Download & Copy Anything From This Channel. It's a Cyber Crime. All Videos on this Channel are Copyrighted by: @hotepneteru ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📧 For Business Inquiries 📧 Email: info@hotepneteru.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💖Thank you for watching this video, 👇 click the "🆂🆄🅱🆂🅲🆁🅸🅱🅴" button to stay connected with this channel. 💖 💚 Subscription Link: https://www.youtube.com/@hotepneteru?sub_confirmation=1