The Abomey Royal Palace complex consists of 12 palaces spread over a 40 hectares (99 acres) area in the heart of Abomey, and a collection of small traditional houses that were inhabited by the Kings of Dahomey. The King's palace includes a two-story building known as the ""cowrie house"" or akuehue.

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UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription: 1985