Аушвиц-Биркенау, located in Poland, was the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp during World War II. Established in 1940, it became a central site for the Holocaust, where millions of Jews, Roma, and other targeted groups were imprisoned and murdered. The camp complex consisted of several facilities, including gas chambers and barracks. Today, Аушвиц-Биркенау serves as a memorial and museum, preserving the history of the atrocities committed there. It aims to educate visitors about the dangers of hatred and intolerance, ensuring that the lessons of the Holocaust are not forgotten.