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Manhyla Palace Museum
The African Art Museum is unique in West Africa for it has been created by the Asante Nation, to commemorate their own leaders, and to communicate the riches of their history and culture to future generations and to the ever-increasing numbers of visitors who come to Ghana every year from all over the world.
Beyond its role as a repository of artifacts, the Manhyia Palace Museum serves as a center for cultural education and research, offering guided tours, educational programs, and scholarly resources for visitors, scholars, and students alike. Through these initiatives, the museum contributes to the preservation, promotion, and celebration of Ashanti culture and heritage for future generations.
In essence, the Manhyia Palace Museum stands as a cultural beacon, preserving the legacy of the Ashanti Kingdom and serving as a living testament to the enduring spirit and resilience of the Ashanti people throughout the ages.
Tasks: Manhyla Palace Museum
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1. Choose the correct answer: Who built the Manhyia Palace Museum in 1925 for Asantehene Agyeman Prempeh I, as his private residence when he returned from Seychelles after twenty-eight years in exile?
2. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Manhyia Palace Museum in Ghana?