Alto de la Alianza Monumental Complex

The site is on the Intiorko Hill plateau, surrounded by sand and sempervivum plants. It houses a monument in homage to the combatants of the battle. The arch generated by the set of volumes oriented on the east-west axis symbolizes the alliance of the armies of Peru and Bolivia; and its elements or blocks represent the different battalions or contingents that came from both countries. The volume of stones reflects the direction of the Chilean attack and symbolizes the force that it exerted. The curve, generated by the volumes in opposition to the direction of the stones, symbolizes the battle and the succession of higher plates pointing south, expresses the resistance of the city of Tacna. ==Complex==

In 1979, the military government presided over by Francisco Morales Bermúdez determined the construction of a large monumental complex, located on the plain to the northeast of Intiorko hill; The project and construction of the monument were under the direction of architect Enrique Vargas Giles and engineer Jorge Espinoza Cáceres respectively and the sculptural part was assumed by Holger Carpio Deztre. Museum The Campo de la Alianza Site Museum is a war museum located under the Alto de la Alianza monument, it was inaugurated on May 26, 1982. Monument The monument features the previously described arch feature and ornate surroundings, as well as a cemetery in its vicinity with over 700 crosses representing the regiments and individuals that fought and were killed in action during the battle. In the cemetery stands a large marble cross that features a message by historians Jorge Basadre Grohmann and in homage to the combatants of the Battles of Tacna (05-26-1880) and Arica (06-07-1880). The monument is also accompanied by eight stainless steel sculptures created by the artist Holguer Caprio Dextre, with the purpose of resisting the environment of the area, and as a modern technique that has allowed advances and sculptural boasts. The set summarizes actions and attitudes of the history of the city of Tacna, heroism, resurgence and projection into the future. ==Gallery==

AAMSM placa 31072010.jpg|Inauguration plaque of the complex AAMSM cañon 31072010.jpg|Cannon outside the museum AAMSM vista global 31072010.jpg|Posterior view and entrance to the museum AAMSM Restos oseos 31072010.jpg|Human remains in the museum ==See also==