Statue of Menelik II

Statue of Menelik II
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9°02′09″N 38°45′09″E / 9.035833°N 38.7524°E / 9.035833; 38.7524
LocationPiassa, Arat Kilo, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
DesignerCarl Haertel [de]
TypeEquestrian statue
MaterialBronze
Beginning date1930
Opening date1931
Dedicated toEmperor Menelik II

The Statue of Menelik II is an equestrian statue located near St. George's Cathedral in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The statue was erected by Empress Zewditu in 1930 in coincidence of coronation of Ras Tafari, later reigned as Emperor Haile Selassie. The monument depicts Emperor Menelik II sitting in the horse, holding flag of Ethiopia and his sword, symbolizing his ultimate patriotism and grace during the Battle of Adwa (1896).[1][2] It was sculpted by the German architect Carl Haertel [de].[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Equestrian statue of Menelik ll in Addis Ababa Ethiopia". Equestrian statues. 2016-04-06. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  2. ^ "Equestrian Statue of Emperor Menelik II". www.addisababa.travel. Retrieved 2024-01-15.