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TIL the Agongointo-Zoungoudo Underground Town in Benin was rediscovered in 1998 when an unsuspecting bulldozer toppled into one of the caverns. Dating back to the early 17th century reign of King Dakodonou, the town consists of over 17 acres of underground homes built to shelter warriors.

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