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Benin City Moat (Iya) & Royal Quarter
Ancient CitiesEasy4.5

Benin City Moat (Iya) & Royal Quarter

Benin City — Edo State2–3 hoursBest: Nov–Mar; mornings

About this experience

Explore fragments of one of the world’s largest earthworks and the historic royal quarter—ask locals for safe vantage points.

Highlights

Ancient moatRoyal quarterBronze history nearby

Things to do

City heritage walkGuided tour

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