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The Maqam Echahid (Arabic: مقام الشهيد, Arabic pronunciation: [mækæːm elchæːhiːd], English: Martyrs' Memorial) is a concrete monument commemorating the Algerian war for independence. The monument was opened in 1982 on the 20th anniversary of Algeria's independence. It is fashioned in the shape of three standing palm leaves which shelter the "Eternal Flame" beneath. At the edge of each palm leaf stands a statue of a soldier, each representing a stage of Algeria's struggle. Consisting of three stylized fins that join mid-height, the concrete monument built by the Canadian company Lavalin, based on a model produced in the Fine Art Institute of Algiers, under the leadership of Bashir Yelles, reaches a height of 92 metres (302 ft). Above the three supporting fins, at 14 metres (47 ft) from the ground, is an Islamic style turret with a diameter of 10 metres (33 ft) and a height of 7.6 metres (25 ft), topped by a dome of 6 metres (20 ft). It rests on an esplanade that burns an "eternal flame" and includes a crypt, an amphitheater and the National Museum of El Mujahid (underground).
KhaledKhaled
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The Maqam Echahid (Arabic: مقام الشهيد, Arabic pronunciation,English: Martyrs' Memorial) is a concrete monument commemorating the Algerian War. The monument was opened in 1982, on the 20th anniversary of Algeria's independence. It is fashioned in the shape of three standing palm leaves, which shelter the "Eternal Flame" under it. At the edge of each palm leaf is a statue of a soldier representing a stage of Algeria's struggle for independence. Consisting of three stylized fins that join mid-height, the concrete monument built by the Canadian company Lavalin, based on a model produced in the Fine Art Institute of Algiers, under the leadership of Bashir Yelles, reaches a height of 92 metres (302 ft). Above the three supporting fins, at 14 metres (47 ft) from the ground, is an Islamic style turret with a diameter of 10 metres (33 ft) and a height of 7.6 metres (25 ft), topped by a dome of 6 metres (20 ft). It rests on an esplanade that burns an "eternal flame" and includes a crypt, an amphitheater and the National Museum of El Mujahid (underground).
Rabia DaoudRabia Daoud
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The memorial can be easily reached via a small public cable car, which runs up the hill and connects the monument to the Botanical Garden Hamma (Jardin d'Essai du Hamma). Also, The memorial is free to visit (although soldiers will most likely prevent you from getting close to the eternal flame) and the surrounding plaza is a popular gathering spot. Entrance to the nearby military museum (Musem de l’Armee), which is located at the opposite end of the square, is free to enter and has a wide collection of exhibits that provide more context on Algeria’s complicated relationship with France.
Reda HmReda Hm
20
We visited during COVID. They only allow you in if you have done a COVID vaccine which was nice to see. As soon as you arrive, you will see the guards and the first thing they ask is for your phone and camera. You are not allowed to take any photos inside. They keep your belongings safe in a locker. The place is great to see the history of Algeria's war and the mujahideen. It was surprising how much I didn't know, including the details of the tortures that France was doing. Even if you do not visit inside, it's still a great place to take pictures with.
Shems Eddine BoukhatemShems Eddine Boukhatem
20
Ce n'est pas un avis mais plutôt des informations que peu d'entre nous connaissent sur le monument le plus important de l'histoire de l'Algérie indépendante, qui est le Sanctuaire du Martyr. Ce sanctuaire, d'environ 92 mètres de long, est considéré comme un chef-d'œuvre architectural à couper le souffle dominant les hauteurs du plateau el madania (Saloumbi) à Alger. Édifié en 1982 par une société canadienne et inaugurée à l'occasion du vingtième anniversaire de l'indépendance du pays, le Maqâm Echahid, appelé également " Houbel " par les Algérois, est un mémorial pour les martyrs de la guerre d'Algérie. Bien qu'il s'agissait d'une idée dès l'indépendance, sa concrétisation n'a eu lieu qu'à l'époque du président Chadli Ben Djdid. Il a également été proposé dans le État de Guelma, ville natale du président algérien Mohamed Boukhrouba (Houari Boumediene). Pour qu'on décide après sa construction dans la capitale. La réalisation du projet a été supervisée par l'entreprise canadienne (Lavalin). Quant à l'ingénieur d'études , c'est l'Algérien Bachir Yelles, et malheureusement peu d'Algériens le connaissent, il excellait dans la conception du sanctuaire, qui se présente sous la forme de trois feuilles de palmier qui s'entrelacent et s'élèvent vers le ciel. Le monument comprend également le musée des Moudjahid ainsi qu'un grand centre commercial appelé le Riad el feth. Bachir Yales a supervisé l'agencement du contenu du musée et s'est appuyé sur la décoration de ses murs avec des versets du Saint Coran écrits par le calligraphe Abdul Hamid Iskandar.
ab koppab kopp
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يقع مقام الشهيد على مرتفعات مدينة الجزائر العاصمة في بلدية المدنية شرق حي ديار المحصول وإلى شمال مركز التسوق رياض الفتح. وهو يطل أيضا على حي الحامة (مشتركا مع بلوزداد) وعلى حديقة التجارب في الشمال الشرقي. وكان في الماضي مكان النصب المشيد حصن عسكري سابق. The shrine of the martyr is located on the heights of the city of Algiers in the municipality of Al-Madaniah, east of the Diyar Al-Massoul neighborhood and to the north of the Riad Al-Fath shopping center. It also overlooks the Hamma neighborhood (shared with Belouizdad) and the Experimental Garden in the north-east. In the past, the site of the erected monument was a former military fortress. في هذا اليوم المشهود من ايام امتنا المجيدة , و اعتزازا بكل ما انجزه شعبنا العظيم , بفضل الايمان الراسخ و الكفاح المتواصل و التضحيات الجسام يشرفني ان ادشن مقام الشهيد تكريما و تخليدا للأبناء البررةالذين جادوا بأرواحهم على مر الاجيال و العصور , دفاعا عن الوطن المفدى و تحريرا لأرضه من الغاصبين , و ارساءً لدعائم الحرية و العدالة الاجتماعية , و ضمانا لكرامة الانسان و حماية له من كل استغلال , و تأكيدا لهويته الحضارية و تدعيما لمقومات شخصيته الوطنية ,,, فليكن هذا المقام رمزا لكل فداء و تضحية نبيلة في سبيل عزة الوطن و مجده و ازدهاره "و لينصرن الله من نصره ان الله قوي عزيز" كلمات رائعة و سطور كتبت على صخرة تدشين ذلك الصرح العظيم "مقام الشهيد" على الارض الجزائرية المعطاءة التي بذل شعبها الجبار الغالي و النفيس لنيل الحرية و طرد المحتل الغاشم لتراب الوطن.
MEDANI MOHAMEDMEDANI MOHAMED
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Chemin Omar Kechkar, El Madania, Algeria
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The Maqam Echahid is a concrete monument commemorating the Algerian War. The monument was opened in 1982, on the 20th anniversary of Algeria's independence. It is fashioned in the shape of three standing palm leaves, which shelter the "Eternal Flame" under it.
attractions: Botanical Garden Hamma, Botanical Garden Hamma, Sofitel Algiers Hamma Garden, Riad Al Fath, Martyrs National Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Army museum, Abdul Latif House, Arbre de Tarzan, Martyr's Museum, restaurants: PianoPiano.dz, Le Tantra restaurant, Le Bon Gibier, Les Orientalistes, Cosmopolitain, chez coucou

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