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The Protestant cemetery of Wasselonne is a historical monument located in the commune of Wasselonne, in the department of Bas-Rhin, in the Grand Est region. This funeral place, unique to the Protestant community, illustrates the importance of denominational cemeteries in areas where Protestantism has been established for a long time. Its architecture and organization reflect Protestant funeral traditions, often more sober than those of Catholic cemeteries.

The building was listed as historic monuments in 1937, an official recognition of its heritage value. This protection highlights its role in local and religious history, as well as its architectural or memorial interest. Protestant cemeteries, such as Wasselonne, are spaces where history, collective memory and cultural identity are mixed, often linked to periods of coexistence or tension between religious communities in Alsace.

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