Oba Ewuare I (Ewuare the Great) He dramatically increased the ... which is present-day Benin City. A wall was built around the capital and included moats for increased protection.

Oba Ewuare I (Ewuare the Great) He dramatically increased the ... which is present-day Benin City. A wall was built around the capital and included moats for increased protection.

Historians say Benin City, formerly known as Edo, boasted earthen walls longer than the Great Wall of China. Broadcaster and author Stephen Fry last week shared a petition encouraging the museum ...