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The African Revival Monument
The “Monument de la Renaissance africaine” is an imposing 52-meter high statue made of bronze and copper.
It is located in Ouakam, a district municipality of Dakar, Senegal.
It is the largest monument on the African continent.
The monument depicts a couple with their child rising to the sky. The man carries the child on his bicep and holds his wife by the waist.
The monument symbolizes that Africans and African nations want to overcome the current challenges of the African continent and achieve cultural, scientific and economic renewal.
What does the monument look like from the inside?
A large staircase with 198 steps leads into the monument.
On the first floor there is a photo exhibition describing the history of the construction of the monument and a mural depicting the history of Africa and its great personalities.
On the 3rd floor is a small room. Different exhibitions are held there.
On the 4th floor there is a hall of honor. It was decorated by Aïssa Dione.
The last floor is the 15th floor. From up there, visitors inside can see the city of Dakar and the sea .
The 15th floor is located in the head of the man.
The statue is one of the great projects of President Abdoulaye Wade, who called it the “Dignity of the Continent”.
Who built the monument?
It was designed by the Senegalese architect Pierre Goudiaby Atepa.
It was officially opened on 3 April 2010 to mark the 50th anniversary of Senegalese independence.
The monument has a lifespan of 1,200 years.
The African Renaissance Monument in Dakar is open daily from 9:00 to 19:45.
An entrance ticket must be paid to visit the monument and its various attractions.
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