Monument Amazone, Bronze monument in Cotonou, Benin.
The Monument Amazone stands 30 meters tall on the Amazone Esplanade, featuring a female warrior holding weapons while stepping on a mound.
The statue commemorates the Dahomey Amazons, an all-female military regiment that served the Kingdom of Danxome until the late nineteenth century.
The monument represents the strength of Beninese women and their essential role in shaping the nation's identity through generations.
Located between Marina Boulevard and the Atlantic Ocean, the monument faces Independence Square and the Presidential Palace in the 12th district.
The metal structure covered in bronze weighs 150 tons and ranks as the second largest statue in Africa, created by artist Li Xiangqun.
Location: Cotonou
Made from material: bronze
Website: https://gouv.bj/monument/monument-amazone
GPS coordinates: 6.34901,2.40755
Latest update: September 3, 2025 21:56
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