Benin City Walls

Earthen ramparts in Nigeria (circa 13th–15th century CE), with moats and defensive structures.

Core Features

• Built with earth.
• Includes earthen construction.

Architectural Connections

• West African: Regional tradition.
• Military: Defensive structure.

Related Elements & Sites

Sungbo’s Eredo (related site), Wall (element), Medieval (period)

Record

Period: 15th century CE

Location: Nigeria

Extracted from this page’s own description.