Cambridge university repatriates 116 Benin bronzes to Nigeria Cambridge University has formally returned 116 Benin artefacts to Nigeria, marking one of the most significant repatriations of cultural treasures taken during the colonial era. The items, commonly known as the Benin Bronzes, were looted in 1897 when British forces invaded the ancient Kingdom of Benin, in present-day Edo State. For decades, many of the works found their way into museums and private collections across Europe and North America. University officials said the decision followed years of dialogue with Nigerian authorities and growing calls...