Siron Tsunami Mass Grave
Kuburan Massal Siron
A mass grave holding about 46,000 tsunami victims, with no tombstones on the lawn. It is the largest tsunami cemetery.
The Siron mass grave lies along the road between the airport and downtown. In the weeks after the tsunami, about 46,000 victims whose identities could not be determined were buried here. Today it is a neatly trimmed lawn, with a memorial and a prayer pavilion at the entrance. A large memorial ceremony is held every year on December 26. Entry is free, and visitors are asked to maintain a respectful silence. It can be visited on the way into the city from the airport. Another mass grave at Ulee Lheue is located near the coast.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kerkhof Peucut
- Aceh Museum
- Gunongan & Putroe Phang Park
- Aceh Tsunami Museum
- Baiturrahman Grand Mosque
- PLTD Apung 1
- Lampulo Boat on the House
- Baiturrahim Mosque, Ulee Lheue