Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) Construction and Archaeological Excavation
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Source: Ancient Origins
The project involves the construction of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin City, Nigeria, accompanied by the largest archaeological excavation ever undertaken in the city. The excavation uncovered significant evidence of the Kingdom of Benin's urban planning, artistic mastery, and cultural heritage. The project includes systematic excavation of the historic royal palace complex and a
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Cultural Infrastructure
- Location
- Benin City, Nigeria
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Ancient Origins
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves the construction of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin City, Nigeria, accompanied by the largest archaeological excavation ever undertaken in the city. The excavation uncovered significant evidence of the Kingdom of Benin's urban planning, artistic mastery, and cultural heritage. The project includes systematic excavation of the historic royal palace complex and aims to open the museum to the public. |
Original sector | Cultural Infrastructure |
Location
Country | Nigeria |
City | Benin City |
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Source | Ancient Origins |
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Record type | Project |
Article published date | 2025-11-07 |
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