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1923–1991

Prisoners’ barracks (Ketpar labour camp)

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About

Intended for prisoners, this was the most common type of building in every camp. This type of barracks measures 40 m x 8.5 m and is divided into four rooms with separate entrances. The side rooms were generally used for operational purposes while the two interior rooms served to accommodate prisoners.

Camp system

transit-camp

Location

66.0142, 84.1696 — view on OpenStreetMap

Primary sources