Heroes' Acre in Windhoek, Khomas - Find a Grave Cemetery

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Coordinates: -22.66346, 17.07826
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The Heroes' Acre is an official war memorial of the Republic of Namibia. Built less than 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) outside the capital of Windhoek, Heroes' Acre opened on 26 August 2002 and operates for the purpose of "foster(ing) a spirit of patriotism and nationalism, and to pass on the legacy to the future generations of Namibia". The Heroes' Acre monument is situated south of Windhoek on the B1 national road to Rehoboth. It is built as a symmetric polygon with a marble obelisk and a bronze statue of the Unknown Soldier at its centre. The site contains parade grounds and a grandstand for 5000 people. The burial site consists of 174 tombs, not all of which are currently occupied.