Bergen-Belsen was a Nazi concentration camp located in northern Germany, established in 1940. Initially used for political prisoners, it later became a camp for Jews and other groups targeted by the Nazis. The camp was known for its overcrowded conditions, inadequate food, and lack of sanitation, leading to widespread disease and suffering. In April 1945, British forces liberated Bergen-Belsen, discovering thousands of emaciated prisoners and mass graves. The camp's horrific conditions drew international attention, highlighting the atrocities of the Holocaust. After the war, the site became a memorial to the victims and a reminder of the dangers of hatred and intolerance.