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This just one section of kilometres of 20 feet walls that surround parts of Agbomey. They were constructed to to create protection for the many palaces of the kings of Dahomey. After one king would die, the successor would build his own palace next to that of the deceased. Hence, there are almost a dozen different palace compounds, some quite sprawling and containing dozens of different buildings (depending on the wealth of the king).
The walls are constructed of a special type of earth and water and can last for many years. The palace compound in Agbomey is a UNESCO World Heritage site so these were being renovated.
Agbomey, Benin, March 2009
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