Herero Stone, War memorial at Columbiadamm Cemetery, Germany
The Herero Stone is a memorial on the Columbiadamm Cemetery grounds in Berlin-Neukölln. It marks remembrance of events tied to German colonial history and sits among various burial sections with different religious and historical focuses.
The memorial was erected in 1907 and recalls conflicts between German troops and the Herero people in southern Africa. It comes from an era when such memorials were established without questioning their perspective.
The stone reflects how this place holds multiple stories side by side. You can see memorials from different times and for different people standing together.
The stone is accessible year-round and sits within the cemetery among other memorials. A visit can be combined with exploring the broader grounds to see different memorial sites.
In the 2020s, discussions began about redesigning the memorial to include perspectives of the Herero people. This debate shows how modern societies question and reassess their colonial monuments.
Location: Neukölln
Inception: 1907
GPS coordinates: 52.48032,13.41315
Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:20
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