@ancientbenin: Ogbe Quarters, Benin City, in the aftermath of the British Invasion of 1897. This rare photograph captures the aftermath of the British conquest of Benin. At its centre, a British colonial official sits beneath an umbrella in a hand pulled rickshaw, surrounded by Benin residents in the historic royal quarters of Ogbe. Far more than a street scene, the image is a powerful record of a kingdom under occupation. It reflects the profound transformation that followed the destruction of Benin in 1897, while also bearing witness to the resilience of the Edo people, whose history, identity, and traditions endured despite conquest and colonial rule. #AncientBenin #IduDescendants #AncientBeninPlus

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Monday 29 June 2026 09:29:08 GMT