Martyr’s Monument
monument, Baghdad, Iraq
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The Martyr's Monument in Baghdad, Iraq, is a 150-foot (50-meter) split dome structure completed in 1983. It was built to commemorate the casualties of the Iran-Iraq War, which lasted from 1980 to 1990. The monument is located east of the Tigris River, near the Army Canal. The term "martyr" refers to someone who makes a great sacrifice, often dying for a cause or belief.12
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