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The Madagascar Palace Fire
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In 1995 one of Madagascar's most historic sites was destroyed by fire. The palace complex, which contains the stone clad Queen's Palace, dominates the capital Antananarivo. It is the burial site for Madagascar's kings and queens and is considered sacred by many. The destruction of the site caused widespread grief and anger in Madagascar. We hear from Simon Peers, who witnessed the devastating fire.
Photo: Workers restoring the Queen's Palace which was almost entirely destroyed by a fire in 1995 (AFP/Getty Images)
2035 episodes
Manage episode 411512575 series 1301442
In 1995 one of Madagascar's most historic sites was destroyed by fire. The palace complex, which contains the stone clad Queen's Palace, dominates the capital Antananarivo. It is the burial site for Madagascar's kings and queens and is considered sacred by many. The destruction of the site caused widespread grief and anger in Madagascar. We hear from Simon Peers, who witnessed the devastating fire.
Photo: Workers restoring the Queen's Palace which was almost entirely destroyed by a fire in 1995 (AFP/Getty Images)
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