The First World War Douaumont Ossuary at first light in Douaumont-Vaux (Meuse), France
The Douaumont Ossuary (French: Ossuaire de Douaumont) is a memorial containing the skeletal remains of soldiers who died on the battlefield during the Battle of Verdun in World War I. It is located in Douaumont-Vaux, France, within the Verdun battlefield, and immediately next to the Fleury-devant-Douaumont National Necropolis. It was built on the initiative of Charles Ginisty, Bishop of Verdun.
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Location: Douaumont Ossuary & Fleury-devant-Douaumont National Necropolis, 55100 Douaumont-Vaux, Meuse, France
Photo credit: © DE ROCKER / Alamy / Afripics
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