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The 1897 Punitive Expedition: Benin's Sacking and the Bronzes

The 1897 Punitive Expedition: Benin's Sacking and the Bronzes

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In February 1897, a British military force known as the Punitive Expedition sacked the ancient kingdom of Benin, looting thousands of bronze plaques, ivory carvings, and ritual objects from the royal compound and the palace of Oba Ovonramwen. This episode tells the story of that expedition — the diplomatic crisis that triggered it, the ambush of British consul James Phillips, the march on Benin City, the oathing rituals of the Oba's commanders, and the complex aftermath that left the Oba in exile and the kingdom's patrimony scattered across European museums. We explore the political context of the mid-1890s: the scramble among British, French, and German interests in the Niger Delta, the end of the slave trade, and the pressure on Benin's trade in palm oil and ivory. We also discuss the resistance led by General Asoro, the destruction of the Uzama quarter, and the lingering question of how many bronzes were melted down. This is the foundational episode for any discussion of the Benin Bronzes, the restitution movement, and the legacy of colonial violence in Nigeria. #PunitiveExpedition #BeninEmpire #BeninBronzes #ObaOvonramwen #GeneralAsoro #BritishEmpire #ColonialNigeria #JamesPhillips #BeninCity #Uzama #IvoryCarving #Looting #Restitution #NigerDelta #PalmOilTrade #History #FexingoHistory #NigeriaHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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