Heroes' Cemetery facts for kids
The gravestones at Heroes' Cemetery
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| Established | 1947 |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Type | Public |
| Owned by | Department of National Defense (Philippines) |
Heroes' Cemetery (Tagalog: Libingan ng mga Bayani) is the national cemetery of the Philippines. It is in Manila. The cemetery was created in 1947 as a military cemetery. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is in the center of the cemetery.
Images for kids
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The Libingan ng mga Bayani or Heroes' Cemetery
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Tombstones of fallen Filipino soldiers at the Heroes' Cemetery
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