History and art comes home: Germany returns 20 Benin Bronze artefacts to Nigeria

Over a hundred stolen Benin bronzes will be sent back to Nigeria by the University of Cambridge. The artefacts, most of which are made of brass but also contain some items made of ivory and wood, were looted by British troops during the siege of Benin City in 1897.

Cambridge University to return over 100 Benin Bronzes looted in 1897 to Nigeria

Benin bronzes were returned on Saturday to a traditional palace in Nigeria, more than a century after they were pillaged by British. Watch this video to know more.

16th century Benin bronzes returned to Nigeria

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History and art comes home: Germany returns 20 Benin Bronze artefacts to Nigeria

Cambridge University to return over 100 Benin Bronzes looted in 1897 to Nigeria

16th century Benin bronzes returned to Nigeria