A Glimpse of History in Benin City

The ancient walls, ramparts, and ditches that wind through this Nigerian city are the longest known earthworks of the pre-mechanical era.

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NASA Earth Observatory image by Lauren Dauphin, using Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey. Story by Adam Voiland.

Published December 1, 2025
Data acquired January 11, 2025

Source:

Landsat 9 > OLI-2

Collection:

International Parks and UNESCO Sites