Afrikaans Language Monument, Stone monument on Paarl Mountain, South Africa.
The Afrikaans Language Monument features tall granite columns of varying heights connected by curved stages and a central arch rising above a water pool.
The monument opened in 1975, marking fifty years since Afrikaans received recognition as an official language separate from Dutch in South Africa.
The structure incorporates columns representing European languages and rising mounds symbolizing African languages, reflecting the development of Afrikaans through different influences.
The monument includes gardens with walking paths, an open-air amphitheater for events, and offers views across the Western Cape landscape.
Three tall columns decrease in size to represent European language influences, while three convex structures grow larger to show African language contributions.
Location: Paarl
Inception: 1975
GPS coordinates: -33.76556,18.94250
Latest update: May 12, 2025 04:56
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