Nyamata Genocide Memorial Centre, Genocide memorial in Nyamata, Rwanda
The memorial center preserves the former Catholic church building where thousands of Tutsi people sought protection during the 1994 events.
In April 1994, approximately 5,000 Tutsi individuals lost their lives within the church walls after militia forces breached the building with grenades.
The memorial includes mass graves containing 45,308 victims, along with displays of personal belongings, identity cards, and clothing from the deceased.
Guided tours in multiple languages provide detailed information about the site, which stands 30 kilometers south of Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.
The memorial received UNESCO World Heritage status in 2023, marking international recognition of its role in preserving historical records of the genocide.
Location: Eastern Province
Location: Bugesera District
Location: Nyamata Sector
Part of: Memorial sites of the Genocide: Nyamata, Murambi, Gisozi and Bisesero
GPS coordinates: -2.14900,30.09369
Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:18
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