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Heroes' Acre, Namibia

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Heroes' Acre is Namibia's national war memorial on the hills south of Windhoek. It was inaugurated on 26 August 2002 and includes a central obelisk, an eternal flame, a medal-shaped monument, a curved relief depicting the liberation struggle, and an eight-metre sculpture of the Unknown Soldier. The site is used to honor Namibians designated as national heroes and was declared a national monument in 2002.

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Where is Heroes' Acre in Namibia?

Heroes' Acre is on the hills south of Windhoek, Namibia. It serves as the country's national war memorial.

When was Heroes' Acre inaugurated?

Heroes' Acre was inaugurated on 26 August 2002. The memorial commemorates Namibia's liberation struggle and national heroes.

What can visitors see at Heroes' Acre?

The site includes a central obelisk, an eternal flame, a medal-shaped monument, and a curved relief depicting the liberation struggle. It also has an eight-metre sculpture of the Unknown Soldier.

What does the Unknown Soldier represent at Heroes' Acre?

The eight-metre Unknown Soldier represents Namibians who fought and died during the liberation struggle. It is one of the major symbolic features of the national memorial.

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