Abomey, Zou Department, Benin — West Africa
Palace of King Guezo
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 13, 2023
1. Palace of King Guezo Marker
Le Roi Guezo (1818-1858) est considéré comme un grand réformateur. Il réorganisa les structures de l'Etat et de l'armée, travailla à l'unification du Royaume, et développa surtout la production d'huile de palme dans le contexte d'abolition de l'esclavage. Il entreprenait presque annuellement des guerres et libéra finalement le Royaume du tribut d'Oyo. Il donna la permission aux catholiques de bâtir une cathédrale au centre ville. Au retour d'une guerre avec de lourdes pertes il trouva la mort.
Office du Tourisme d'Abomey et Région avec l'appui de la coopéraration allemande, PBDC/GTZ/DED, 2007
The Palace of King Guezo
King Guezo (1818-1858) is considered a great reformer. He reorganized the structures of the state and the army, worked for the unification of the Kingdom, and especially developed palm oil production in the context of the abolition of slavery. He started various wars and finally liberated the Kingdom of Oyo's tribute. He gave permission to the Catholics to build a cathedral in the city center. On his return from a war with heavy losses, he was killed.
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Tourist Office of Abomey and Region with the support of the German cooperation, PBDC/GTZ/DED, 2007
Erected 2007.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Industry & Commerce • Wars, Non-US. In addition, it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2007.
Location. 7° 11.175′ N, 1° 59.663′ E. Marker is in Abomey, Zou Department. It is on Rue du Palais Royal north of Route N21, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rue du Palais Royal, Abomey, Zou Department, Benin. 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 Glele (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); IFAN (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Gbehanzin, King of Danxome
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 13, 2023
2. Palace of King Guezo and Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 13, 2023
3. An ancient wall near the Palace of King Guezo and Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 13, 2023
4. Royal Palaces of Abomey World Heritage Site Sign
Twelve royal palaces make up the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 1, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
