The Voortrekker Monument is a massive granite structure located in Pretoria, South Africa. It was built to commemorate the Voortrekkers, the pioneers who embarked on the Great Trek between 1835 and 1854, migrating away from British-controlled areas in the Cape Colony to establish their own settlements. The monument is notable for its distinctive design, featuring a large, square building with a prominent domed roof. Inside, the Hall of Heroes contains a series of marble friezes that depict significant events from the Great Trek. The monument is surrounded by a circular wall with 64 ox-wagon sculptures, symbolizing the laager formation used by the Voortrekkers for protection.
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