Bel-Air Cemetery, Military cemetery in Hann Bel-Air, Dakar, Senegal.
The cemetery contains 1707 graves of French metropolitan soldiers and Senegalese tirailleurs who served between 1927 and 1963 in Dakar.
Established in 1832 during French colonial rule, the cemetery includes military graves from various Senegalese regions, including Dakar, Saint-Louis, and Tambacounda.
A commemorative statue depicting a French infantryman and a Tirailleur stands within the military section, representing the military cooperation between France and Senegal.
The cemetery, managed by the French Department of Defence, remains open throughout the year and maintains contact through the French Embassy in Senegal.
The site hosts annual ceremonies for Journée des tirailleurs Senegalais, recognizing the contributions of Senegalese soldiers in military operations.
Location: Dakar
Inception: 1832
GPS coordinates: 14.70004,-17.42424
Latest update: March 11, 2025 18:02
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