Leutwein Cemetery, Robert Mugabe Avenue
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Graves of Windhoek civilian residents
These two oldest cemeteries in Windhoek are situated on both sides of Robert Mugabe Avenue near Heinitzburg Castle. Both cemeteries were first used in 1892 and were later expanded and enlarged in 1904. There are graves of German soldiers (total identified casualties: 125) who died during the Nama and Herero Wars there. The graves of German officials, settlers, civilians and members of the Witbooi clan are also located on larger portion opposite of War Memorial. The graveyard is named after Theodor Leutwein - colonial administrator of German South West Africa (GSWA) from 1894 to 1904.
The western extension of the cemetery has graves of the influenza epidemic victims as well as graves of Union of South Africa troops and German forces who died during WWI. The Leutwein Cemetery is owned by the municipality of Windhoek. The Cross of Sacrifice is located on the opposite side of Robert Mugabe Avenue. Near are two alternatively commemorated 1914-18 burials from Berseba Cemetery and four alternatively commemorated 1939-45 burials in an abandoned Windhoek cemetery. Windhoek was surrendered on 13 May 1915. Six of the graves were brought in from Otjusandou, Otjihongwe, Regenstein, Duobib and Rehoboth station.
GPS:
Latitude: -22.5769
Longitude: 17.0912
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Graves of Windhoek civilian residents
These two oldest cemeteries in Windhoek are situated on both sides of Robert Mugabe Avenue near Heinitzburg Castle. Both cemeteries were first used in 1892 and were later expanded and enlarged in 1904. There are graves of German soldiers (total identified casualties: 125) who died during the Nama and Herero Wars there. The graves of German officials, settlers, civilians and members of the Witbooi clan are also located on larger portion opposite of War Memorial. The graveyard is named after Theodor Leutwein - colonial administrator of German South West Africa (GSWA) from 1894 to 1904.
The western extension of the cemetery has graves of the influenza epidemic victims as well as graves of Union of South Africa troops and German forces who died during WWI. The Leutwein Cemetery is owned by the municipality of Windhoek. The Cross of Sacrifice is located on the opposite side of Robert Mugabe Avenue. Near are two alternatively commemorated 1914-18 burials from Berseba Cemetery and four alternatively commemorated 1939-45 burials in an abandoned Windhoek cemetery. Windhoek was surrendered on 13 May 1915. Six of the graves were brought in from Otjusandou, Otjihongwe, Regenstein, Duobib and Rehoboth station.
GPS:
Latitude: -22.5769
Longitude: 17.0912
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