Cenotaph for the A-Bomb Victims, Memorial monument in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan.
The granite cenotaph forms an arch structure designed by architect Kenzo Tange, housing the names of atomic bombing victims in stone registries.
The memorial was established on August 6, 1952, exactly seven years after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima during World War II.
The monument features an inscription stating 'Let all the souls here rest in peace; For we shall not repeat the evil' in dedication to all victims.
The cenotaph maintains 108 volumes containing 297,684 names of victims, with new names added annually upon verification of family members.
The structure's arch design creates a symbolic shelter for the souls of victims while incorporating elements of traditional Japanese architecture.
Location: Nakajimachō
Inception: August 6, 1952
Architects: Kenzō Tange
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 34.39298,132.45257
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:58
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