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Commune and city in Zou Department, Benin
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Abomey is a town and former capital of Benin.
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Historical Museum
Houses a number of artefacts and relics from the area. Some of the banners show torture and war tactics of the former Kingdom. The throne of Ghezo is exhibited, which was built on top of human skulls. Admission includes a guided tour, which takes about an hour.
Owned and maintained by the family that once embroidered for the previous kings. Sells various craft work.
Nearby Bohicon has a rail link with the capital Cotonou and Parakou in the north, there are three departures in each direction every week. Tickets from Cotonou costs CFA 1100 in second class and CFA 1400 in first.
Read in the guideZemi-johns are a popular, cheap and efficient way to get around. They are simply a scooter-like taxi popular in the country.
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