Tripoli Monument, Military monument at Naval Academy in Annapolis, United States.
Description
The Tripoli Monument is a white marble structure in Annapolis that rises about 30 feet and features a central column topped by an eagle along with figures representing Glory, Fame, History, and Commerce. It stands in the Preble Hall Courtyard at the Naval Academy.
History
The monument was created in 1806 in Livorno, Italy, to honor six naval officers who died in 1804 during the First Barbary War against Tripoli. This project marked an early American artistic response to a significant naval conflict.
Culture
The monument displays inscriptions in Latin and English with detailed carvings that reflect how the young American nation honored its naval fighters. These representations show the values of bravery and service that shaped early maritime traditions.
Practical
Accessing the monument requires visiting the Naval Academy, where you must present identification at the main entrance. The structure sits in an open courtyard and is viewable during daylight hours.
Did you know?
The marble blocks came from the same Carrara quarries that supplied material for Michelangelo's works. This origin links the work to one of history's greatest sculptural traditions.
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