Ouidah Museum of History
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The Ouidah Museum of History is a museum in Ouidah, Benin, dedicated to preserving and presenting the region’s history, particularly its role in the transatlantic slave trade and Afro-Brazilian heritage.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Ouidah Museum of History canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T7534342 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Ouidah Museum of History Context triple: [Ouidah, hasLandmark, Ouidah Museum of History]
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A.
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception of Ouidah
The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception of Ouidah is a prominent Roman Catholic church and pilgrimage site in Ouidah, Benin, known for its religious significance and distinctive architecture.
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B.
Royal Palaces of Abomey
The Royal Palaces of Abomey are a historic complex of earthen royal residences and ceremonial structures that served as the political and spiritual center of the powerful Kingdom of Dahomey in present-day Benin.
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C.
Benin City National Museum
Benin City National Museum is a prominent Nigerian museum renowned for its collection of Benin art and artifacts, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Edo people.
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D.
National Museum of Guinea
The National Museum of Guinea is the principal cultural institution in Guinea, showcasing the country’s ethnographic heritage, traditional arts, and historical artifacts.
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E.
National Museum of Mali
The National Museum of Mali is the country’s principal museum, renowned for its collections of Malian archaeology, ethnography, and traditional arts.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Ouidah Museum of History Target entity description: The Ouidah Museum of History is a museum in Ouidah, Benin, dedicated to preserving and presenting the region’s history, particularly its role in the transatlantic slave trade and Afro-Brazilian heritage.
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A.
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception of Ouidah
The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception of Ouidah is a prominent Roman Catholic church and pilgrimage site in Ouidah, Benin, known for its religious significance and distinctive architecture.
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B.
Royal Palaces of Abomey
The Royal Palaces of Abomey are a historic complex of earthen royal residences and ceremonial structures that served as the political and spiritual center of the powerful Kingdom of Dahomey in present-day Benin.
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C.
Benin City National Museum
Benin City National Museum is a prominent Nigerian museum renowned for its collection of Benin art and artifacts, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Edo people.
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D.
National Museum of Guinea
The National Museum of Guinea is the principal cultural institution in Guinea, showcasing the country’s ethnographic heritage, traditional arts, and historical artifacts.
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E.
National Museum of Mali
The National Museum of Mali is the country’s principal museum, renowned for its collections of Malian archaeology, ethnography, and traditional arts.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
history museum
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museum ⓘ |
| continent | Africa ⓘ |
| country | Benin NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo |
Afro-Brazilian heritage
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history of Ouidah ⓘ history of the Slave Coast ⓘ transatlantic slave trade ⓘ |
| exhibits |
Afro-Brazilian architectural elements
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Afro-Brazilian religious objects ⓘ artifacts related to the slave trade ⓘ documents related to the slave trade ⓘ maps of slave trade routes ⓘ objects related to Vodun practices ⓘ photographs of Ouidah and its history ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Afro-Brazilian returnee communities
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Vodun-related history and culture ⓘ cultural exchanges between Benin and Brazil ⓘ role of Ouidah in the transatlantic slave trade ⓘ |
| formerFunctionOfBuilding |
Portuguese colonial fort
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trading post ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation | historic site ⓘ |
| housedIn |
Fort of Saint John the Baptist of Ouidah
NERFINISHED
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Fort of São João Baptista de Ajudá NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| languageOfExhibits |
French
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local languages ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Atlantique Department
NERFINISHED
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Ouidah NERFINISHED ⓘ southern Benin ⓘ |
| nearbyAttraction |
Door of No Return in Ouidah
NERFINISHED
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Route des Esclaves NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operator | Government of Benin NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| ownedBy | State of Benin NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| significance |
important institution for preserving Afro-Brazilian heritage in Benin
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major site for understanding Benin’s role in the slave trade ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
research on Afro-Brazilian communities in Benin
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studies on memory of slavery in West Africa ⓘ |
| theme |
cultural heritage preservation
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diaspora connections ⓘ memory of slavery ⓘ |
| tourismType |
cultural tourism
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heritage tourism ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Ouidah Museum of History Description of subject: The Ouidah Museum of History is a museum in Ouidah, Benin, dedicated to preserving and presenting the region’s history, particularly its role in the transatlantic slave trade and Afro-Brazilian heritage.
Referenced by (1)
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