Auschwitz-Birkenau

Auschwitz-Birkenau was the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp during World War II, located in occupied Poland. Established in 1940, it became a key site of the Holocaust, where over 1.1 million people, mostly Jews, were systematically murdered. The camp complex included Auschwitz I, a labor camp, and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, which was designed for mass executions. In addition to those killed, many prisoners faced harsh conditions, forced labor, and inhumane treatment. Auschwitz remains a significant symbol of the atrocities of the Holocaust and serves as a reminder of the dangers of hatred and discrimination.