National Heroes Acre (Namibia)

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National Heroes Acre
National Heroes Acre

The National Heroes Acre (Heroes Acre) is an official war memorial of the government of Namibia. Built less than 10 Km outside the capital of Windhoek, Heroes Acre opened on 26 August 2002 and operates for the purpose of "foster(ing) a spirit of patriotism and nationalism, and to pass on the legacy to the future generations of Namibia".[1]

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[edit] Construction

Mansudae Overseas Projects, a company from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), was given a contract from Namibia to build the 732-acre (2.96 kmĀ²) monument.

[edit] Notable Heroes buried at Heroes Acre

[edit] Honored Heroes

Many notable Namibians from the colonial era are also honored at Heroes Acre. Among these are Hosea Kutako, Jacob Marenga, and Samuel Maherero.

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[edit] Gallery

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