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Three Dikgosi Monument
Three bronze figures recall a diplomatic journey central to Botswana’s history.
The story behind the place
The Three Dikgosi Monument in Gaborone honours Khama III, Sebele I and Bathoen I. Their 1895 journey to Britain opposed the transfer of their lands to the British South Africa Company. The standing bronze figures turn that diplomatic history into a public place of remembrance. Different coats, gestures and objects distinguish the three leaders, while a shared platform presents them together. The monument recalls negotiation and political agency rather than an invented battle scene.
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- Three Dikgosi Monument — Botswana Government / DailyNewsBotswana Government / DailyNews
