Institution: "KZ Auschwitz-Birkenau"
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Institution Name
Provides the name of the institution as recorded in historical sources. Where appropriate, an English translation is used; otherwise, the original name—typically in German—is retained to ensure accuracy and preserve historical specificity.
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KZ Auschwitz-Birkenau |
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Type of Institution
Indicates the retrospectively assigned type of institution, based on its primary function within the historical context.
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Concentration Camp |
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Location
Indicates the location of the institution. English exonyms are preferred, with other place names presented in the current national language rather than the historical one.
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Oświęcim, Brzezinka near Oświęcim |
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Present Country
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Poland |
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Notes
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The concentration camp complex Auschwitz-Birkenau includes the main camp (Stammlager) Auschwitz I, the extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau (II) and several subcamps. |
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Coordinates
Specifies the geographical coordinates of the institution’s location in decimal degrees.
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50.035833, 19.178333 |
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Institution ID
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6 |