What is CenotaF?

Cenotaf is a structure built in honor of the dead. The defining characteristics of the cenotaf is that the remnants of the person or people they commemorate are buried elsewhere, so Cenotaf is more of a commemorative brand than a grave. Some of the most famous cenotaphs honor a group of dead and often manifest themselves in public areas of the capital cities; For example, many regional capitals have a monument to their war dead.

The term Cenotaph comes from a Greek sentence that means an "empty tomb". The Greeks wrote about numerous cenotaphs that apparently existed in antiquity, although few survive to this day and the tradition of creating cenotafy clearly has clearly lasted in many regions of the world. Some cenotafy become the main shrines or monuments, while pilgrims visit a place in memory of a person who is honored.

There are several reasons why Cenotaf will be built. Originally, cenotafy was created when someone is removed to a new place, common practice in antiquity. Would usually be peopleBuried near where they died, and their family members could decide to move them later and leave a literally empty tomb. In the case of remarkable individuals, these empty tombs became Cenotafy in honor of a person who was once buried on the spot.

Cenotafy, which honors the dead when their remains were not obtained, as in the case of people who are lost at sea, buried under a little or burned, as in the victims of atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Cenotaf can also be created simply in honor of a remarkable dead person; For example, the hometown of famous writers, musicians and other artists often have cenotafy who pay tribute to these individuals.

Group Cenotaph usually honors the collective dead associated with the war or the natural disaster, although they can also commemorate people associated with their deaths or deeds such as dead infants,victims of drunk drivers or organ donors. The Cenotafs Group is often in places of commemorative ceremonies and events in honor of the dead and can be decorated with wreaths and other offers from visitors.

In addition to being in a public place or in a cemetery, Cenotaf can also be placed in a private house. Some families prefer to honor their dead at home for various reasons and can install Cenotaf in the area of ​​meditation.