Observatory Ridge, Johannesburg
Observatory Ridge | |
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 Monument commemorating Indian Army | |
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| Coordinates: 26°11′5″S 28°4′40″E / 26.18472°S 28.07778°E | |
| Location | Observatory, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Elevation | 1,808 metres (5,932 ft) |
Observatory Ridge is the highest point in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is 1,808 metres (5,932 ft) above sea level. It is in the suburb of Observatory.[1]
There is a large sandstone monument on top of the ridge that commemorates the British Indian Army. The monument bears the inscription: "To the memory of British Officers, Natives, NCOs and Men, Veterinary Assistants, Nalbands, and Followers of the Indian Army".[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Observatory Ridge, Johannesburg: Tips and Information". Trek Zone. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
- ^ "The Indian Army Memorial: Observatory Ridge, Johannesburg | The allatsea network blog". allatsea.co.za. Archived from the original on 14 October 2014.
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