# Preserving Nigeria's ancient Benin bronze casting tradition

The centuries-old art of Benin bronze casting in Nigeria is at risk of dying out as fewer young people take up the craft. Artisans and cultural advocates are urgently working to revive and transmit the tradition to new generations. Losing this heritage would mean erasing a key part of Nigeria's cultural identity.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/features/longform/2026/7/3/if-it-dies-its-on-you-saving-nigerias-benin-bronze-casting?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:12:59 +0000