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Martyrs' Square (Arabic: ساحة الشهداء Sahat al Shouhada), historically known as "Al Burj" or "Place des Cannons", is the historical central public square of Beirut, Lebanon. [1] Like the Martyr's Square in Damascus , it is named after the 6 May 1916 executions ordered by Djemal Pasha during World War I .
Jan 2, 2018 · Today a popular spot for protest and civil gathering, Martyrs’ Square in Downtown Beirut is an iconic landmark. Named in 1931, it was set up as a tribute to martyrs executed by the Ottoman rule. The martyrs were protesting to end the Ottoman rule over Lebanon in favour of Arab Nationalist movements.
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Martyrs' Monument was built to honor the hanging of a cross-confessional group of Lebanese Patriots on May 6, 1916, who had spoken against Turkish rule by Ottoman General Jamal Pasha. It is located at what is now known as Martyrs' Square in the heart of downtown Beirut, Lebanon.
May 6, 2020 · On May 6th, 1916, the infamous Ottoman military leader Jamal Pasha ordered the public hanging of more than 20 Lebanese and Syrian nationalists, simultaneously, in the central squares of Beirut and Damascus, for alleged treason.
Jul 8, 2020 · ‘Just look at Martyrs' Square, It was the heart of Beirut and a place where all of the social classes would mix. It was the biggest symbol of coexistence in Lebanon. Now it is just a statue lost in a car park. Why not develop gardens and parks instead of parking lots?
Jun 25, 2020 · The iconic bronze Martyrs’ Monument that characterizes Beirut’s central square today only filled the void left by its predecessor eight years after its removal. In 1960, President Fouad Chehab inaugurated the modern 4-meter-high statue.
Jan 2, 2018 · Today a popular spot for protest and civil gathering, Martyrs’ Square in Downtown Beirut is an iconic landmark. Named in 1931, it was set up as a tribute to martyrs executed by the Ottoman rule. The martyrs were protesting to end the Ottoman rule over Lebanon in favour of Arab Nationalist movements.
