Monument of Unknown Soldier, Memorial monument in Hay Zawra, Iraq
The Monument to the Unknown Soldier features a copper-clad shield measuring 42 meters in diameter, tilted at 12 degrees above a structural cube.
Construction of the monument took place between 1979 and 1982, during the Iran-Iraq War, under the supervision of Italian architect Marcello D'Olivo.
Seven metal layers within the monument represent the Islamic concept of Jannah, incorporating red acrylic sheets to symbolize fallen soldiers' sacrifice.
Visitors can access an underground museum through a shaft that receives natural light from windows positioned above the exhibition areas.
The monument incorporates a spiral tower with alternating steel and copper modules in a pyramidal pattern, resembling the architectural style of Samarra's minaret.
Location: Hay Zawra
GPS coordinates: 33.30855,44.38916
Latest update: March 8, 2025 19:08
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