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.
Statements (36)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
memorial chamber
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war memorial space → |
| architecturalFeature |
dome
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| architecturalStyle |
Byzantine-influenced design
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| associatedWith |
Australian Defence Force
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First World War → Second World War → subsequent Australian military conflicts → |
| contains |
Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier
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| country |
Australia
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| dedicatedTo |
Australians who died in war
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Australians who served in war → |
| function |
inner sanctum of the Australian War Memorial
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place of remembrance → |
| hasDecoration |
mosaics
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stained glass windows → |
| hasElement |
ambulatory
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cenotaph-like tomb → inscriptions → internal dome → military iconography → |
| heritageSignificance |
national memorial importance
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| lighting |
natural light through stained glass
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| location |
Australian Capital Territory
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Canberra → |
| material |
stone
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| partOf |
Australian War Memorial
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| symbolism |
commemoration of sacrifice
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gratitude to those who served → national mourning → |
| theme |
remembrance of the fallen
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service and sacrifice → |
| use |
site for commemorative ceremonies
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site for reflection and prayer → |
| visitorAccess |
open to the public
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| visualFocus |
Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier
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Referenced by (3)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Eternal Flame (Australian War Memorial)
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adjacentTo |
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Australian War Memorial
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hasPart |
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Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier
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nearby |