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Tsunami Monument

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Jul 31, 2025 - Aug 01, 2025
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Tribute at Tsunami Monument

Tsunami Monument stands as a solemn tribute to the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. It serves as a profound reminder of resilience and hope.

Opened in 2009, the monument was established to commemorate the approximately 230,000 lives lost during the disaster. Its design features a dark tunnel representing tsunami waves and a circular chamber engraved with the names of the deceased. Exhibits include a short film and images detailing the impact of the tsunami on Banda Aceh's landscape.

Significant Highlights

  • 🔦 Immersive Tunnel Experience
  • 🖼 Powerful Visual Displays
  • 📽 Informative Documentary Screening

Visitors can access the Tsunami Monument for free, making it a valuable destination for tourists, families, and historians interested in understanding this pivotal moment in history.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Tsunami Monument

Historical Significance

The monument commemorates the lives lost during the catastrophic 2004 tsunami that affected multiple countries.

Architectural Design

Its design includes symbolic elements like a dark tunnel that evokes the tsunami's destructive nature.

Educational Exhibits

There are displays explaining earthquake science and the changes in Banda Aceh's geography due to the tsunami.

Location

Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda no.1 Blang Padang