Traces of violence in Windhoek: The architecture of German colonialism and South African apartheid persists in the capital of Namibia, one of Africa's youngest democracies.
Published In: Architectural Review, 2024. P. 56 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Steinhofer, Frank 3 of 3
Abstract
The article discusses the persistence of German colonial and South African apartheid architecture in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. Despite gaining independence in 1990, the city still bears traces of its colonial past in buildings, monuments, and street names. The Alte Feste fortress, built by German colonial troops in 1890, was later used as a concentration camp. The Independence Memorial Museum, built in 2014, has been criticized for presenting a selective history and neglecting the participation of women. The article also highlights the ongoing social injustices and inequalities faced by the population, particularly young people, who are pushing for change through protests and campaigns. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Architectural Review. 2024/05, p56
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:History
- Publication Date:2024
- ISSN:0003-861X
- Accession Number:177126163
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