Marine-Denkmal, War memorial in Swakopmund, Namibia
The Marine-Denkmal stands as a stone monument with maritime motifs near the Atlantic coast, marking the historical German naval presence in the region.
The memorial, designed by Albert Moritz Wolff and inaugurated in 1908, honors the Marine Expeditionary Corps during the conflicts of 1904.
The monument represents a complex intersection of German colonial history and Namibian heritage, prompting discussions about historical memory and reconciliation.
Located in central Swakopmund, the memorial site offers informational plaques explaining its construction and significance in three different languages.
The structure received national monument status in 1969 and survived paint bombing incidents in 2015, leading to increased security measures.
GPS coordinates: -22.67647,14.52480
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:11
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