Mantasoa in Manjakandriana, Analamanga, Madagascar — Africa (Indian Ocean)
Soamandrakizay
Tomb of Jean Laborde
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 6, 2024
1. Soamandrakizay Marker
Haro Soatsimanampiovana "Fitambaran'ireo Tsiaro An'i Jean Laborde"
Soamandrakizay
(Fasan'ny injeniera fran Jean Labord 1805-1878)
Soamandrakizay no anarana nomen'i Jean Laborde ny fasany. Manana endrika efamira izy io. Nampiasana ny fahaiza-manao ซ hindou ป, misy andry miendrika boribory miisa folo (10) izay manohana, mitanty arofanina kely miisa fitopolo roa amby (72) ary ahitana vato voapaika miseho lafy tsara miisa folo roa amby (12) isakin'ny zorony.
fasana ity dia voahodidina fasana maro an'ireo fianakaviany.
Complexe Soatsimanampiovana ซ Ancien Site Industriel de Mantasoa ป Les Souvenirs de Jean Laborde
Soamandrakizay
(Tombeau de l'ing้nieur fran็ais Jean Laborde 1805-1878)
Un tombeau nomm้ ซ Soamandrakizay ป litt. Beaut้ ้ternelle de forme carr้e, de style hindou avec 10 piliers arrondis supportant 72 balustres, de parement de 12 rang้es de pierres taill้es de chaque c๔t้.
Ce tombeau est entour้ de plusieurs tombeaux appartenant aux membres de sa famille.
Soatsimanampiovana Complex
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Soamandrakizay
(Tomb of the French engineer Jean Laborde 1805-1878)
The tomb named "Soamandrakizay" (Eternal Beauty) is square in shape, Hindu in style with 10 rounded pillars supporting 72 balusters, facing with 12 rows of carved stones on each side.
This tomb is surrounded by several tombs belonging to members of his family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 19° 0.629′ S, 47° 50.131′ E. Marker is in Mantasoa, Analamanga, in Manjakandriana. It is on Route de Mantasoa, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Africa, specifically in Sub-Saharan Africa, in the Indian Ocean, at one of the Indian Ocean Islands and on the Swahili Coast. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "Jean Laborde" Museum (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Mantasoa (approx. 0.4 kilometers away).
Also see . . . Jean Laborde at Wikipedia. The French government became involved in a dispute with the Malagasy over the inheritance of Laborde's property after his death in 1878, some of which was a gift from Queen Ranavalona I. These and other French claims formed the pretext for France's later armed intervention. (Submitted on October 8, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 6, 2024
2. Soamandrakizay Marker
The marker is along the main Mantasoa road, with the path to the tomb to the right.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 6, 2024
3. Tomb of Jean Laborde (Soamandrakizay)
The tomb includes a tablet celebrating the 200th anniversary of Laborde's birth in 1805.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 6, 2024
4. Nearby remains of Laborde's industrial site, now a school
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 8, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
