In the Museum

The group of us in the artisan's courtyard of the royal palace.

September 26th 2007
Working with students at the local library on the history of Athieme eventually led to a field trip to Abomey to tour the royal palace and the statue of the last Danhomeian king (Danxome being the previous name for the country of Benin) who resisted French colonization. We had a lot of fun looking at stuff and hearing blood and guts stories of ancient times. ... read more

Africa » Benin » South » Athiémé

Present day Benin was the site of Dahomey, a prominent West African kingdom that rose in the 15th century. The territory became a French Colony in 1872 and achieved independence on 1 August 1960, as the Republic of Benin. A succession of military gov... ... read more

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Erika Kraus

Erika

I began this blog as a recent graduate of Benedictine College, and traveled to Benin, Africa with the Peace Corps. I was there for 27 months, and enjoyed sharing everything I did there with friends and family at home. Whatever I say within these blogs speaks for my life in Benin, and does not have any connection whatsoever with the views of the United States Peace Corps itself. Did you like stories about Benin? Buy my travel guide book to Benin and read more about the country! check out www.otherplacespublishing.com/benin and for sale at Amazon.com The bloggin... full info

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