Monument for the Martyrs of January 9, 1964, Memorial monument at Ascanio Arosemena Training Center, Panama.
The monument features 21 vertical columns, each inscribed with names of Panamanian citizens who died during the 1964 protests at the Canal Zone.
During January 9, 1964, thousands of Panamanian students protested at this location against United States policies regarding flag displays in the Canal Zone.
The monument incorporates reflecting pools representing the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, with columns forming an entrance that symbolizes the Isthmus of Panama.
The memorial site includes an eternal flame added in 2008 and stands at the former location of Balboa High School on Ascanio Arosemena Avenue.
The monument preserves the original flagstaff base from 1964, positioned slightly askew to represent Panama's path toward national sovereignty.
Creator: Panama Canal Authority
GPS coordinates: 8.95896,-79.55728
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:10
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