Eiganes gravlund, Cemetery in Stavanger, Norway.
Eiganes gravlund is a large cemetery in Stavanger with thousands of headstones arranged in organized rows across the grounds. The site also includes war monuments and separate memorial sections that mark different historical periods.
The cemetery was established in 1910 and became an important burial place for the city. During World War II, fallen soldiers were buried in a dedicated section, reinforcing its role as a memorial site.
The cemetery holds names and inscriptions that tell stories of local families and generations. The organized rows reflect how people here choose to remember and honor those who have passed.
The cemetery is open and freely accessible to visitors, with pathways that allow you to navigate the headstones and monuments. Online databases contain digital records of many graves if you want to research specific names before or during your visit.
The cemetery contains several distinct war memorials, including Jewish and Soviet monuments that document different war experiences during World War II. These separate memorials show how various communities chose to honor their fallen in this shared space.
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