Abomey, Zou Department, Benin — West Africa
Palace of King Glele
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 13, 2023
1. Palace of King Glele Marker
Le Roi Glele (1858-1889), était confronté à l'interventionnisme des Européens, qu'il repoussa.Il consolida la suprématie du Danxomé dans la région en menant plus de 30 campagnes militaires. Contre Porto-Novo il échoua. Mais en conséquence le Roi Toffa de Porto-Novo demanda la protection des Français. Le Roi Glele agrandit “Agbodo” en incluant Dido, la source de la ville. Il développa des pratiques culturelles comme la musique, les danses et cérémonies rituelles.
Office du Tourisme d'Abomey et Région avec l'appui de la coopération allemande, PDDC/GTZ/DED, 2007
Palace of King Glele
King Glele (1858-1889), was confronted with the interventionism of the Europeans, which he rejected. He consolidated the supremacy of the Danxomé in the region in conducting more than 30 military campaigns. Against Porto-Novo he failed, but as a result, King Toffa of Porto-Novo asked for the protection of the French. King Glele expanded "Agbodo" to include Dido, the City Spring. He developed cultural practices such as music, dances and ritual ceremonies.
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Erected 2007.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 2007.
Location. 7° 11.133′ N, 1° 59.645′ E. Marker is in Abomey, Zou Department. It is on Rue du Palais Royal north of National Route N21, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and specifically West Africa. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Palace of King Agonglo (within shouting distance of this marker); Palace of King Guezo (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); IFAN (approx. half a kilometer away); Gbehanzin, King of Danxome (approx. 1.5 kilometers away); Les Abris Souterrains du Plateau d'Abomey (approx. 10 kilometers away).
Also see . . . Glele at Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 30, 2023.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 13, 2023
2. Palace of King Glele and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
