Martyrs’ Monument, Beirut

Beirut, Lebanon

Martyrs' Monument was built to honor the hanging of a cross-confessional group of Lebanese Arab Patriots on May 6, 1916, who had spoken against Turkish rule by Ottoman General Jamal Pasha. It is located at what is now known as Martyrs' Square in the heart of downtown Beirut, Lebanon. It was created by Italian sculptor Marino Mazzacurati, and inaugurated in 1960.

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