Che Guevara Mausoleum

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. How tall is Che Guevara Mausoleum?22 feet
2. What is the location?Santa Clara, Cuba
3. What is the official name?Conjunto Escultórico Memorial Comandante Ernesto Che Guevara
4. Why is there a big statue of Che Guevara in Santa Clara?The statue is 22 feet tall and shows Che Guevara’s strong spirit. It reminds people of his work and keeps his ideas alive for everyone who visits.
5. Who is buried in the Che Guevara Mausoleum?Che Guevara and 29 other fighters who died in Bolivia in 1967 are buried there. Their names and dates are written on the sarcophagi.

Iconography: The visual images and symbols used in a work of art or the study of them.
Insurrection: A violent uprising against an established government or authority.
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