Embassy Park Presidential Burial Site, commonly referred to as Embassy Park or Embassy Memorial Park, is a national monument in Lusaka, Zambia. It serves as the official burial place for the country's presidents and is a site of immense historical and cultural significance.[1] Designated as a National Monument in 2009,[2][3] Embassy Park is also known to be a symbol of Zambia's political and social heritage. The site honours the contributions of the country's leaders towards its growth and development. Among those buried here are Kenneth Kaunda, the first president of Zambia, Frederick Chiluba,[4] the second president, Levy Mwanawasa,[5] the third president, Rupiah Banda, the fourth president, and Michael Sata, the fifth president. The park is accessible to the public and also provides a platform for visitors to pay their respects to Zambia's former presidents and to learn more about the country's cultural and political background.[6][7]
The Presidential Burial Site at Embassy Park houses three mausoleums of former Zambian presidents: Levy Mwanawasa, Fredrick Chiluba, and Michael Sata.[3] Each mausoleum has been designed to reflect the individual legacies and significant contributions of these presidents to the country's political and social landscape.[1][8] Notably, the mausoleums for Rupiah Banda and Kenneth Kaunda have yet to be constructed.
The Mwanawasa mausoleum is the first one at the Presidential Memorial site and is shaped like a stool to represent that he was the first president of Zambia to die while in office.
Levy Mwanawasa, the first Zambian president to die while in office, has a mausoleum shaped like a stool, with four boot-shaped pillars representing his commitment to fighting corruption and eight steps leading to the entrance symbolizing his two terms as president. He was buried on his 60th birthday, September 3, 2008.[8] The Zambian government spent over K2 billion on the construction of the mausoleum and grave, with a total cost of K2,876,147,959.20.[9] The construction works were completed in 2018.[10][1]
Fredrick Chiluba was the first former head of state to be buried at the Presidential Memorial Park. The Zambian government spent over K3m on the construction of Chiluba's mausoleum, which is designed like a chapel with a cross on top, representing his declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation, on the roof there is a small structure representing a thatch-roofed house, reflecting his commitment to empowering Zambians with housing.[11] The mausoleum has 10 pillars around it, representing the 10 years Chiluba served as president, and symbolizing his commitment to uniting the southern African region. The entrance to his mausoleum is shaped like a necktie, reflecting his exquisite dress style.[1]
The mausoleum's design is based on King Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem and represents the large-scale infrastructure development that President Sata pursued during his time in office.
Michael Sata, the fifth president of Zambia and second sitting president to be buried at the Presidential Memorial Park, is designed like King Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem, representing the massive infrastructure development he embarked on during his presidency. The inside has 10 pillars representing the 10 provinces of Zambia, the 10 Commandments from the Bible written in English and Arabic, and a portrait of Sata at St Ignatius Catholic Church on the day he made the pronouncement.[1] A stairway outside the mausoleum leads to the temple's upper level, with the steps having the names of 29 districts created under his leadership as president.[11][12]
President Kaunda was the first democratically elected president of Zambia after the country gained independence from Britain in 1964. He served as an elder statesman for the African continent until he fell ill. Kaunda played an important role in serving Zambia, the Southern African region, and the rest of the continent.[1] His tombstone bears the inscription of "ONE ZAMBIA ONE NATION" motto, representing his dedication to unifying the country's 73 tribes.[4] Kaunda was buried here in July 2021 after the High court dismissed a petition by one of his sons who wanted to have him buried at his farm next to his late wife. The son had argued that his father had wished to be buried next to his wife.[8][16]
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^. National Heritage Conservation Commission. Archived from the original on 2023-05-04. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
^ ab"Zambia: Embassy Park - Befitting Burial Site for Presidents". allafrica.com.
^ ab"Visit to Embassy Park Presidential Official Burial and Memorial Site For The Departed Zambian Presidents – The Diplomatic Informer". Retrieved 2023-05-03.
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^ abcKaaya, Sadab Kitatta (4 March 2022). "Embassy park; hamlet where Zambia's presidents sleep in dignity". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
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Embassy Park Presidential Burial Site commonly referred to as Embassy Park or Embassy Memorial Park is a national monument in Lusaka Zambia It serves as the official burial place for the country s presidents and is a site of immense historical and cultural significance 1 Designated as a National Monument in 2009 2 3 Embassy Park is also known to be a symbol of Zambia s political and social heritage The site honours the contributions of the country s leaders towards its growth and development Among those buried here are Kenneth Kaunda the first president of Zambia Frederick Chiluba 4 the second president Levy Mwanawasa 5 the third president Rupiah Banda the fourth president and Michael Sata the fifth president The park is accessible to the public and also provides a platform for visitors to pay their respects to Zambia s former presidents and to learn more about the country s cultural and political background 6 7 Embassy Park Presidential Burial SiteEmbassy Park Presidential Burial billboardGeneral informationLocationLusaka Lusaka Province ZambiaCoordinates15 25 18 S 28 18 33 E 15 421740 S 28 309240 E 15 421740 28 309240ManagementNHCCTechnical detailsSize24 654 41 square feet 2 300 m2 Contents 1 Mausoleums 1 1 Levy Mwanawasa s Mausoleums 1 2 Fredrick Chiluba s Mausoleums 1 3 Michael Sata s Mausoleums 1 4 Rupiah Banda s grave site 1 5 Kenneth Kaunda s grave site 2 References 3 External linksMausoleums editThe Presidential Burial Site at Embassy Park houses three mausoleums of former Zambian presidents Levy Mwanawasa Fredrick Chiluba and Michael Sata 3 Each mausoleum has been designed to reflect the individual legacies and significant contributions of these presidents to the country s political and social landscape 1 8 Notably the mausoleums for Rupiah Banda and Kenneth Kaunda have yet to be constructed Levy Mwanawasa s Mausoleums edit Further information Levy Mwanawasa First term as president nbsp The Mwanawasa mausoleum is the first one at the Presidential Memorial site and is shaped like a stool to represent that he was the first president of Zambia to die while in office Levy Mwanawasa the first Zambian president to die while in office has a mausoleum shaped like a stool with four boot shaped pillars representing his commitment to fighting corruption and eight steps leading to the entrance symbolizing his two terms as president He was buried on his 60th birthday September 3 2008 8 The Zambian government spent over K2 billion on the construction of the mausoleum and grave with a total cost of K2 876 147 959 20 9 The construction works were completed in 2018 10 1 Fredrick Chiluba s Mausoleums edit Further information Frederick Chiluba Politics Fredrick Chiluba was the first former head of state to be buried at the Presidential Memorial Park The Zambian government spent over K3m on the construction of Chiluba s mausoleum which is designed like a chapel with a cross on top representing his declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation on the roof there is a small structure representing a thatch roofed house reflecting his commitment to empowering Zambians with housing 11 The mausoleum has 10 pillars around it representing the 10 years Chiluba served as president and symbolizing his commitment to uniting the southern African region The entrance to his mausoleum is shaped like a necktie reflecting his exquisite dress style 1 Michael Sata s Mausoleums edit Further information Michael Sata Presidency and Death and state funeral of Michael Sata nbsp The mausoleum s design is based on King Solomon s Temple in Jerusalem and represents the large scale infrastructure development that President Sata pursued during his time in office Michael Sata the fifth president of Zambia and second sitting president to be buried at the Presidential Memorial Park is designed like King Solomon s Temple in Jerusalem representing the massive infrastructure development he embarked on during his presidency The inside has 10 pillars representing the 10 provinces of Zambia the 10 Commandments from the Bible written in English and Arabic and a portrait of Sata at St Ignatius Catholic Church on the day he made the pronouncement 1 A stairway outside the mausoleum leads to the temple s upper level with the steps having the names of 29 districts created under his leadership as president 11 12 Rupiah Banda s grave site edit Further information Rupiah Banda Presidency Rupiah Banda was the second former head of state to be buried at the Presidential Memorial Park 13 14 15 Kenneth Kaunda s grave site edit Further information Kenneth Kaunda Independence struggle and presidency and State funeral of Kenneth Kaunda President Kaunda was the first democratically elected president of Zambia after the country gained independence from Britain in 1964 He served as an elder statesman for the African continent until he fell ill Kaunda played an important role in serving Zambia the Southern African region and the rest of the continent 1 His tombstone bears the inscription of ONE ZAMBIA ONE NATION motto representing his dedication to unifying the country s 73 tribes 4 Kaunda was buried here in July 2021 after the High court dismissed a petition by one of his sons who wanted to have him buried at his farm next to his late wife The son had argued that his father had wished to be buried next to his wife 8 16 References edit a b c d e f milimomainza 2020 02 04 Zambia s Stunning Presidential Memorial Site 3 Presidents enjoyzambia com Retrieved 2023 05 04 Embassy Park Presidential Burial Site National Heritage Conservation Commission Archived from the original on 2023 05 04 Retrieved 2023 05 04 a b Zambia Embassy Park Befitting Burial Site for Presidents allafrica com a b Visit to Embassy Park Presidential Official Burial and Memorial Site For The Departed Zambian Presidents The Diplomatic Informer Retrieved 2023 05 03 Levy Mwanawasa buried in Zambia 2008 09 03 Retrieved 2023 05 03 EMBASSY PARK THE PLACE OF REST FOR ZAMBIA S DEPARTED FATHERS www makanday com Retrieved 2023 05 03 milimomainza 2020 02 04 Zambia s Stunning Presidential Memorial Site 3 Presidents enjoyzambia com Retrieved 2023 05 04 a b c Kaaya Sadab Kitatta 4 March 2022 Embassy park hamlet where Zambia s presidents sleep in dignity The Observer Uganda Retrieved 2023 05 03 Zambia K 2 billion was spent on late President Mwanawasa s mausoleum and grave 2011 06 04 Retrieved 2023 05 03 Presidential Burial Site National Monument Lusaka Zambia Attractions Lonely Planet Retrieved 2023 05 03 a b Whitener Olivia A Christian covenant in concrete SSRC The Immanent Frame Retrieved 2023 05 03 Let s speed up works on Sata s mausoleum 17 August 2014 Retrieved 2023 05 04 Zambia s late former President Rupiah Banda buried Reuters 2022 03 19 Retrieved 2023 05 05 Zambia s ex president Rupiah Banda to be buried on March 18 The Citizen 2022 03 13 Retrieved 2023 05 04 Zambia s Late Former President Rupiah Banda Buried usnews com March 18 2022 Retrieved May 5 2023 Kenneth Kaunda s children sue to stop burial by State Nation 2021 07 07 Retrieved 2023 05 03 External links editEmbassy Park Presidential Burial Site nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Embassy Park Presidential Burial site Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Embassy Park Presidential Burial Site amp oldid 1217535351, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
