Nahal memorial, Memorial cenotaph in Pardes Hanna-Karkur, Israel
The Nahal memorial is a commemorative site in Pardes Hanna-Karkur that features multiple architectural elements including a tower-like structure with water-inspired design, an amphitheater, and lecture halls. The grounds are designed to provide spaces for education, gatherings, and memorial ceremonies.
The site was established in 1995 to honor 1,039 soldiers from the Nahal Brigade and Education Corps who died during military service. This unit was historically known for combining military operations with agricultural settlement work across the country.
The site displays the brigade's emblems of a sickle and sword throughout its design, representing both military duty and agricultural work that defined this unit. These symbols are visible across the grounds and remind visitors of the dual mission these soldiers carried out.
The site is located along Road 652 and welcomes different types of visitors, from school groups to those attending memorial events and public gatherings. The grounds contain multiple areas suited for various group sizes and activities.
The memorial was designed by architect Hanan Hebron and blends symbolic military elements with agricultural imagery in a way that sets it apart architecturally. This approach creates a visual expression of this unit's distinctive historical role.
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