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Dahomey was a highly militaristic society constantly organised for warfare; it engaged in wars and raids against neighboring nations and sold captives into the ...
Feb 29, 2024 · Dahomey, kingdom in western Africa that flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries in the region that is now southern Benin.
Dahomey, a precolonial West African kingdom, is located in what is now southern Benin. Dahomey reached the height of its power and prestige during the heyday of ...
Nov 28, 2019 · Situated in western Africa, the kingdom of Dahomey (or Abomey in its earliest years) was formed by a mixture of various local ethnic groups ...
Sep 14, 2022 · The warriors of this West African kingdom were formidable—and female. In the 17th century, Dahomey flourished under the protection of its all- ...