Auschwitz (Auschwitz-Birkenau)

Auschwitz-Birkenau was a complex of Nazi concentration and extermination camps located in Poland during World War II. Established by the German regime, it became a symbol of the Holocaust, where millions, primarily Jews, were systematically murdered. Auschwitz consisted of multiple facilities, including gas chambers for mass executions and barracks for forced labor. It operated from 1940 to 1945 and is a stark reminder of the atrocities committed during the Holocaust. Today, it serves as a memorial and museum, educating visitors about the dangers of hatred, intolerance, and the importance of remembrance in preventing future genocides.