Tiglachin Monument, War memorial on Churchill Avenue, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Tiglachin Monument is a war memorial in Addis Ababa consisting of a central statue with armed figures and a 50-meter pillar decorated with the Heroes' Medal. The site also includes wall carvings and displayed portraits commemorating those who fought.
The monument was built in 1984 during Mengistu Haile Mariam's rule, marking the 10th anniversary of Emperor Haile Selassie's removal from power. North Korea donated the central statues as a gesture of support.
Wall carvings show scenes from Ethiopia's revolution, while displayed portraits tell the stories of Cuban soldiers who participated in the conflict. These details reveal the international solidarity and sacrifices of that period.
The memorial is located near Black Lion Hospital and remains open for visitors during daylight hours. There is plenty of space to walk around and view the various elements from different angles.
The monument was designed by a North Korean team and stands as a rare example of architectural collaboration between Africa and East Asia during the Cold War era. This international partnership makes it a distinctive record of that period.
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