Marcos Museum and Mausoleum, Presidential mausoleum in Batac, Philippines
Marcos Museum and Mausoleum is a mausoleum in Batac, Philippines, dedicated to former president Ferdinand Marcos. The building displays photographs, uniforms, medals, and written materials from his time in office, arranged across several rooms.
The building was erected in 1993 after Marcos' remains were brought back from Hawaii. His body was publicly displayed here until 2016, when it was transferred to a national military cemetery.
The site plays a role in discussions about the political past of the Philippines, as visitors can see documents and objects from Marcos' life. Many Filipinos travel here to form their own views of this disputed period and examine the items on display.
The site lies in Ilocos Norte province and is easy to reach from the main road. Guided tours explain the exhibits and provide background on the items on view.
The glass coffin that stood here until the transfer gave rise to speculation about preservation techniques. Some observers suspected that wax figures might have been used.
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