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Ehrenmal für die Opfer des Grubenunglücks am 22.5.1898
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Monument8f0680e5…0071Place of Remembrance

Ehrenmal für die Opfer des Grubenunglücks am 22.5.1898

A tribute to mining tragedy victims

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This square obelisk commemorates the victims of the mining disaster on May 22, 1898, in Dortmund. Its simple yet powerful form provides a quiet space for reflection and reminds us of the risks and sacrifices inherent in the region's mining history. Visitors feel a profound connection to the past and respect for those who lost their lives.

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Founded
1898
Height
3.5 m

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