Monument to the Heroes of Taxdirt in 1909

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Monument to the Heroes of Taxdirt in 1909

Monument to the Heroes of Taxdirt in 1909, Military memorial stele in Melilla, Spain

The Monument to the Heroes of Taxdirt stands in Plaza de Pedro Segura, featuring a white stone monolith elevated on a circular platform.

The monument, constructed in 1910, commemorates the cavalry charge of September 20, 1909, during the Second Melillan campaign in Spanish North Africa.

The structure holds the status of Bien de Interés Cultural, representing a significant element of Spanish military heritage in North Africa.

Located at coordinates 35.292757, -2.9435221, the monument underwent restoration in 2013 and now includes the San Fernando Cross on its rear section.

The monument was temporarily dismantled in 1956 following Moroccan independence and stored at the Engineers Regiment before its relocation to its current position.

GPS coordinates: 35.29276,-2.94352

Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:12

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