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Yekatit 12 Monument- Travel Tips
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- 5 Reviews
The Yekatit 12 Monument in Addis Ababa commemorates the victims of the February 1937 massacre by Fascist Italian troops. Designed by Armenian architect Vartkes Nigosian and inaugurated in 1955, it stands as a powerful symbol of Ethiopia's struggle and resilience. Located in Siddist Kilo, the monument features statues representing the civilians and soldiers who perished. It serves as a site for reflection, education, and annual commemorative events, drawing visitors for both its historical significance and architectural beauty.
Reviews of Yekatit 12 Monument
Martin Decelles - 4
Commemorate the Italian atrocities.
annette gulick - 3
Attractive historical monument in the middle of a traffic circle.
Abdu Musa - 5
Yekatit 12 Square is a monument at ‘Sidist Kilo’. It commemorates victims of “the Addis Ababa Massacre” - an atrocity committed by the Italian occupation force following an attempt to kill Rodolfo Graziani, Viceroy of Italian East Africa on this day: Yekatit 12 or 19th February 1937. The square is surrounded by Yekatit 12 Hospital, Addis Ababa University, Markos Church, and Lion Zoo.
Abrham Amare - 5
This is a statue constructed in memory of innocent Ethiopians massacred by the fascist Italians.
Kidus Ayalneh Admassu - 5
In memory of 30k innocent civilians massacred by Italian Fascist soldiers.
