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Cross section view of stone Pavois Monument encased in concrete shell exhibited in museum in Paris
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Monument to the Dead (Le Pavois) in Algiers

Algeria

By Jade

Built after the First World War, ‘Le Pavois’ was meant to symbolise unification between Europe and Africa. However, to the people of Algier, it is a symbol of the colonial past and French oppression. After Algeria gained independence in 1962, discussions between city representatives and local artists arose about the… Read More