Kolonialdenkmal, Stone memorial in Stadtpark, Germany
The Kolonialdenkmal is a stone monument in Brunswick's Stadtpark featuring a wounded lioness with her paw resting on a globe. The sides bear inscriptions listing former German colonies.
The monument was erected on June 14, 1925 by a group of former colonial soldiers to commemorate those who died in colonial territories. This came years after Germany had lost its overseas possessions.
The inscription 'Per aspera ad astra' and the Southern Cross constellation appear on the rear, linking the monument to overseas connections from Brunswick's past. These symbols shape how the place looks and connect it to a particular era in European history.
The monument stands at the end of Jasperallee in the Stadtpark and is easily accessible on foot. An information panel at the site explains its historical background and helps visitors understand the inscriptions and symbols.
In 2006, students from a nearby school covered the monument to draw attention to debates about colonial thinking. This action transformed it into a place for reflection on difficult historical questions.
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