Statue of Menelik II explained

Statue of Menelik II
Location:Piassa, Arat Kilo, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Type:Equestrian statue
Material:Bronze
Begin:1930
Open:1931
Dedicated To:Emperor Menelik II
Coordinates:9.0358°N 38.7524°W

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 .

References

  1. Web site: 2016-04-06 . Equestrian statue of Menelik ll in Addis Ababa Ethiopia . 2024-01-15 . Equestrian statues . en-US.
  2. Web site: Equestrian Statue of Emperor Menelik II . 2024-01-15 . www.addisababa.travel.