Martyrs' Memorial

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memorial in Algiers

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The Martyrs' Memorial in Algiers, Algeria, is an iconic monument that commemorates the Algerian war for independence from France. Known locally as Maqam Echahid, it was inaugurated in 1982 on the 20th anniversary of Algeria's independence. The structure stands 92 meters tall and is composed of three stylized palm leaves that join together to form an eternal flame at the top. Each leaf shelters a statue of a soldier, symbolizing the different stages of Algeria's struggle for liberation.

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