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Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier

tomb, near Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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The Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier is a monument located near Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It serves as a memorial to all Australian service members who died in wartime, particularly those whose remains are unidentified. The tomb holds a World War I veteran and was established in 1993, though the concept of such tombs originated after World War I in countries like the United Kingdom and France. Many nations maintain similar tombs to honor their war dead, with some, like the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia, being continuously guarded as a symbol of respect and gratitude.123

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