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The museum has a significant number of artifacts related to the Benin Empire such as terracotta, bronze figures and cast iron pieces
The Benin City National Museum is a national museum in Benin City, Nigeria. located in the city centre on King's Square. The museum has a significant number of artifacts related to the Benin Empire such as terracotta, bronze figures and cast iron pieces. It also has ancient art related to the early times.[1]
The National Museum, Benin City was opened to the public in 1973.[2] It is managed by the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), an agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria responsible for the preservation, promotion and development of Nigeria's cultural heritage. [3]
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