Monument to the People's Heroes

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The Monument to the People's Heroes is a significant obelisk located at the southern edge of Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China. Erected in 1958, the monument commemorates those who have sacrificed their lives in the struggles for national independence and liberation since the 19th century. Standing 37.94 meters tall, the structure is made of granite and marble, and it features bas-reliefs depicting key historical events, such as the Opium Wars and the May Fourth Movement.

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