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Matabele Rebellion Memorial, Bulawayo, Rhodesia
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Matabele Rebellion Memorial, Bulawayo, Rhodesia
Matabele Rebellion Memorial, Main Street, Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Date: circa 1908
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This evocative photograph captures the Matabele Rebellion Memorial, located on Main Street in the city of Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), circa 1908. The memorial stands as a poignant testament to the Matabele Rebellion, a significant event in the history of the region. The Matabele Rebellion, also known as the First Matabele War, took place between 1896 and 1897, when the Ndebele people, led by their chief Lobengula, rose up against the British colonial rule. The rebellion was a response to the imposition of colonial taxes and the loss of traditional lands. The memorial commemorates the lives lost during the conflict, with a list of names inscribed on its plinth. The image shows the memorial in its early years, with the guns, wheels, and other military paraphernalia still in place. The guns, which were used during the rebellion, were mounted on the memorial as a symbol of the conflict that had taken place. The memorial serves as a reminder of the complex history of the region and the impact of colonialism on the indigenous peoples of Southern Africa. It is a powerful reminder of the past, and a testament to the resilience and determination of the Ndebele people in the face of adversity. The memorial continues to be an important site of historical and cultural significance in Bulawayo and Zimbabwe as a whole.
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