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National Women's Monument, Memorial monument in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

The National Women's Monument features a 37-meter sandstone obelisk with bronze sculptures depicting two women and a dying child at its base.

Built in 1913, this monument honors 27,000 Boer women and children who died in British concentration camps during the South African War of 1899-1902.

The site receives annual visits from students of C&N Sekondêre Meisieskool Oranje to commemorate President Steyn's connection to South African history.

Located 3 kilometers south of Bloemfontein, the monument shares its grounds with the Anglo-Boer War Museum for comprehensive historical understanding.

The ashes of Emily Hobhouse, who campaigned for human rights during the conflict, rest at the foot of this memorial structure.

Location: Bloemfontein

Inception: December 16, 1913

Architects: Anton van Wouw

Architectural style: Cape Dutch architecture

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: -29.14160,26.20830

Latest update: May 12, 2025 21:11

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