Hiroshima Peace Memorial

Hiroshima Peace Memorial is one of Hiroshima’s most known images. Hiroshima Peace Memorial is a World Heritage Site. Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Domu) is commonly referred to as the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome. Another informal name for the Hiroshima Peace Memorial is the A-Bomb Dome. Hiroshima Peace Memorial is Hiroshima’s best-known symbol and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial is located just across the river from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Prior to the Hiroshima Bombing, the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome was known as the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall. For some time after the bombing it was believed that the Hiroshima Peace Memorial was ground zero, however later detailed calculations found that it was 150m away. The concept of ground zero is a bit of misnomer as the atomic bomb exploded (as planned) approximately 600m (2000 feet) above the city. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Picture (above): One of the rarely seen angles of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial. There are key points of interest here; the rubble that has been left around the Hiroshima Peace Memorial and the preservative beams that can be seen through the windows. There has been at least two sets of preservation works on the Hiroshima Peace Memorial. Additional protection has been provided in the form of capping on the top of the walls. Preservation of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial over time will become more complicated as the building materials have been exposed to weather where they wouldn’t normally have been exposed and the materials like concrete and mortar would have degraded by the Hiroshima bombing. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Picture (above): Is this a disturbing or strange concept for a picture? I know people like to have their picture taken in front of famous landmarks, but I just found this to be a little disturbing. Here a school group were having their picture taken in front of a great symbol that represents tragedy, war, death, loss, pain and sorrow. These people were not alone in having their picture taken in front of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, it seemed disrespectful to me as there are still people alive today that lived through or had family that died in the Hiroshima bombing. It did however remind me of the similarity to a Shinto Shrine, although the related event is normally further in the past. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Pictures Here are some additional pictures of the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome. Clicking on the thumbnail will allow you to view a larger version. From there you can view very high resolution versions. |