1600 to 1900, and which were designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.

History

Abomey was founded in the 17th century as the capital of the Kingdom of Dahomey (1600-1904), on the site of the former village of Kana. Traditional legends state that the town was founded by Do-Aklin, a son of the king of Allada who ventured north to found his own kingdom; the name is thought

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