I went to Auschwitz today. Death place of over 1 million Poles, Jews, Gypsies, Gays and Children.
I don't even know what to say about it except that it was a completely sobering and very profound visit.
I was worried about some sort of exploitation of the victims but was told that the camp was opened and even completely maintained at first by the victims. I imagine that they don't ever want people to forget what happened to them.
The most personal thing on display was hair. Both on arrival and after being executed, the prisoners hair was cut and sold to make textile products. After the camp was liberated 7 tons (14,000 lbs) were discovered and 2 tons were on display.
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