Hall of Memory

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The Hall of Memory is the domed inner sanctum of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, housing the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier and intricate mosaics and stained glass honoring those who served and died in war.

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Hall of Memory canonical 4

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Predicate Object
instanceOf memorial chamber
war memorial space
architecturalFeature dome
architecturalStyle Byzantine-influenced design
associatedWith Australian Defence Force
World War I
surface form: First World War

World War II
surface form: Second World War

subsequent Australian military conflicts
contains Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier
country Australia
dedicatedTo Australians who died in war
Australians who served in war
function inner sanctum of the Australian War Memorial
place of remembrance
hasDecoration mosaics
stained glass windows
hasElement ambulatory
cenotaph-like tomb
inscriptions
internal dome
military iconography
heritageSignificance national memorial importance
lighting natural light through stained glass
location Australian Capital Territory (enclaved within) (geographical context)
surface form: Australian Capital Territory

Canberra
material stone
partOf Australian War Memorial
symbolism commemoration of sacrifice
gratitude to those who served
national mourning
theme remembrance of the fallen
service and sacrifice
use site for commemorative ceremonies
site for reflection and prayer
visitorAccess open to the public
visualFocus Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier

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Referenced by (4)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Australian War Memorial hasPart Hall of Memory
Eternal Flame adjacentTo Hall of Memory
subject surface form: Eternal Flame (Australian War Memorial)
Australian War Memorial hasPart Hall of Memory
subject surface form: Australian War Memorial (Canberra)