What did Germany do with statues after WW2?
What did Germany do with statues after WW2? World War II had barely ended when the Allies banned the display of the swastika and other Nazi symbols. West Germany enshrined the ban in law in 1949. Nazi officials were buried in unmarked graves, and any statues in their honor were torn down.
What is the most famous statue in Germany?
1. Brandenburg Gate. Restored 18th-century gate & landmark with 12 Doric columns topped by a classical goddess statue.
What is the oldest standing statue in the world?
The Löwenmensch figurine and the Venus of Hohle Fels, both from Germany, are the oldest confirmed statuettes in the world, dating to 35,000-40,000 years ago. The oldest known life-sized statue is Urfa Man found in Turkey which is dated to around 9,000 BC.