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Voortrekker Monument

The Voortrekker Monument, located in the Pretoria region of South Africa, commemorates the history and migration of the Afrikaner people. The structure was designed by Gerard Moerdijk and was completed in 1949.
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Voortrekker Monument

Voortrekker Monument

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