Patzún, Chimaltenango, Guatemala — Central America

Patzún Victims Memorial

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 10, 2023

1. Patzún Victims Memorial Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En memoria de los martires y victimas de la violencia, porque esta oscura noche no se vuelva a repetir. Lo que hoy se firma sera abonada con la sangre de nuestro pueblo.
Patzun 29-12-96
CORVEPAZ

English translation
In memory of the martyrs and victims of violence that this dark night will never be repeated. What is signed today is paid for with the blood of our people.
Patzun, December 29, 1996
CORVEPAZ

Erected 1996.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 14° 40.959′ N, 91° 0.922′ W. Marker is in Patzún, Chimaltenango. Memorial is on 5a Calle north of 5a Avenida A, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5a Calle 576, Patzún, Chimaltenango, Guatemala. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Artisans and Exchanges at Iximché (approx. 6.1 kilometers away); Plaza D at Iximché (approx. 6.1 kilometers away); Xajil Palace

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(approx. 6.2 kilometers away); Temple 5 at Iximche (approx. 6.2 kilometers away); The Sociopolitical Organization of Mayan Social Classes (approx. 6.2 kilometers away); Sotz'il Palace (approx. 6.2 kilometers away); Southwest Area (approx. 6.2 kilometers away); Plaza A of Iximche (approx. 6.2 kilometers away).

Regarding Patzún Victims Memorial. The marker makes note of the date of the signing of the Guatemalan Peace Accords on December 29, 1996, putting something of an end to the 36-year conflict.

Also see . . .
1. Patzún Memorial at Mapeo de la Memoria (en español). The site includes a video remembrance of incidents in and around Patzún. (Submitted on December 28, 2023.)

2. Guatemalan Civil War at Wikipedia. (Submitted on December 28, 2023.)

Nearby Central American Independence Tablet image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 10, 2023

2. Nearby Central American Independence Tablet

The original memorial at the site was to Central American Independence in 1821. This tablet notes that it was originally constructed in 1947 and restored in 1984.

Patzún Victims Memorial and original Central American Independence Tablet image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 10, 2023

3. Patzún Victims Memorial and original Central American Independence Tablet

Patzún Victims Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 10, 2023

4. Patzún Victims Memorial

The memorial is in a small park near the Patzún Catholic Cathedral.

Nearby Catholic Cathedral of Patzún image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 10, 2023

5. Nearby Catholic Cathedral of Patzún

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 40 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 28, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.