Antikolonialdenkmal, Memorial monument in Schwachhausen, Germany.
Description
The Antikolonialdenkmal is a brick memorial structure standing in Nelson Mandela Park near Bremen Central Station. The monument incorporates stones from Namibia's Omaheke Desert and displays inscriptions commemorating those affected by German colonial rule.
History
The structure was originally built in 1932 as a colonial memorial. It was fundamentally redesigned in 1989 to acknowledge Germany's responsibility for its colonial past.
Culture
The monument's name reflects a critical stance toward Germany's colonial past. Visitors can see memorial plaques honoring those who suffered under German colonial rule in Africa.
Practical
The site is accessible by public transportation from Bremen Central Station via Gustav-Deetjen-Allee. It sits within Nelson Mandela Park, allowing visitors to spend time in a green setting for contemplation.
Did you know?
A sealed chamber within the monument once held a book recording the names of soldiers who died in colonial territories. This hidden archive reveals how the structure itself serves as a repository for difficult historical records.
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