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The cemetery in Lazdijai County is a historical monument that highlights the tragic history of the Jewish community. Here stands a memorial stone with an inscription that commemorates the massacre that took place on November 3, 1941. The stone reads: “AT THIS PLACE / 1941.XI.03. / HITLER’S ACCOMPLICES / KILLED 1535 / JEWISH RESIDENTS OF LAZDIJAI COUNTY / MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN.” The memorial, renewed in 2015, symbolizes the tragic history of this site and honors the memory of all those who were killed.
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The cemetery in Lazdijai County is a historical monument that highlights the tragic history of the Jewish community. Here stands a memorial stone with an inscription that commemorates the massacre that took place on November 3, 1941. The stone reads: “AT THIS PLACE / 1941.XI.03. / HITLER’S ACCOMPLICES / KILLED 1535 / JEWISH RESIDENTS OF LAZDIJAI COUNTY / MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN.” The memorial, renewed in 2015, symbolizes the tragic history of this site and honors the memory of all those who were killed.
The cemetery area is surrounded by the foundations of a concrete fence and features two brick pillars at the entrance.
Single spruce trees and thuja grow along the edges of the cemetery, contributing to a peaceful and solemn atmosphere. Additionally, several stones can be found within the cemetery, which, though lacking inscriptions, further enhance the uniqueness of this historical site.
On November 3, 1941, the Jewish community of Lazdijai County suffered a great tragedy—1,535 Jews were murdered and buried here, including 485 men, 511 women, and 539 children. This cemetery site is not only a historical monument but also an important cultural heritage site that reminds us of the Jewish contribution to the history of the Lazdijai region.
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