Cadjehoun in Cotonou, Littoral Department, Benin — West Africa
Martyrs of January 16, 1977
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 9, 2023
1. Martyrs of January 16, 1977 Memorial
La patrie reconnaissante
Ce monument a ete realise en cooperation avec la Republique Populaire Democratique de Coree
16. 1. 1979
Martyrs of Sunday, January 16, 1977
The Nation is Grateful
This monument was made in cooperation with the People's Democratic Republic of Korea
January 16, 1979
Erected 1978.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US.
Location. 6° 21.222′ N, 2° 24.281′ E. Memorial is in Cotonou, Littoral Department. It is in Cadjehoun. It is at the intersection of Route de L'Aιroport and Rue 390, on the left when traveling east on Route de L'Aιroport. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Africa, West Africa, and specifically Sub-Saharan Africa. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Place Cardinal Bernadin Gantin (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Amazons of Benin (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Bio Guιra
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Also see . . .
1. 1977 Benin coup attempt at Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 30, 2023.)
2. When 80 mercenaries nearly took over Benin. (Submitted on November 30, 2023.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 9, 2023
2. Martyrs of January 16, 1977 Memorial
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 9, 2023
3. Martyrs of January 16, 1977 Memorial
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 9, 2023
4. Martyrs of January 16, 1977 Memorial Detail
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 9, 2023
5. Martyrs of January 16, 1977 Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 311 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 30, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
