Rorke's Drift in Elandskraal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa — Southern Africa
Memorial to the Zulu Dead
Isikhumbuzo sikaZulu Owasala Empini
Shiyane / Rorkes Drift Battlefield
Photographed by Mike Kamin, July 3, 2011
1. Memorial to the Zulu Dead Marker
Inscription.
This bronze memorial, sculpted by Peter Hall was commissioned in 2005. It depicts a leopard, representing the Zulu monarch, protectively covering the shields of the fallen Zulu warriors. The tree growing in the centre of the memorial is an Mphafa, or uMlahlankosi, traditionally planted on the graves of members of the royal family, and also used to bring home the spirit of a person who had died far from home, as did most of the warriors who perished in this battle.,
This bronze memorial, sculpted by Peter Hall was commissioned in 2005. It depicts a leopard, representing the Zulu monarch, protectively covering the shields of the fallen Zulu warriors. The tree growing in the centre of the memorial is an Mphafa, or uMlahlankosi, traditionally planted on the graves of members of the royal family, and also used to bring home the spirit of a person who had died far from home, as did most of the warriors who perished in this battle.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US.
Location. 28° 21.514′
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S, 30° 32.236′ E. Memorial is in Rorke's Drift, KwaZulu-Natal, in Elandskraal. It is on the road near the visitor's center. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Rorke's Drift KZN 3016, South Africa. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Africa, Southern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, the South Atlantic Region, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Rorke's Drift Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Rorkes Drift (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); Fugitives Drift Memorial (approx. 7 kilometers away).
Additional keywords. Anglo-Zulu War
Photographed by Mike Kamin, July 3, 2011
2. Memorial to the Zulu Dead Marker
Photographed by Mike Kamin, July 3, 2011
3. Memorial to the Zulu Dead Marker
Photographed by Mike Kamin, July 3, 2011
4. Memorial to the Zulu Dead Marker
Photographed by Mike Kamin, July 3, 2011
5. Memorial to the Zulu Dead Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 933 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 29, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
