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Oberer Kuhberg Appellplatz
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At the center of the fort was the Appellplatz (roll call area) where prisoners
had to stand for hours in all weather
conditions.
Oberer Kuhberg Door to Prison Cells
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The concentration camp Oberer Kuhberg was located on the premises of Fort Oberer
Kuhberg in Ulm Germany. The camp was in operation from November 1933 until
July 1935. The fort has been preserved in substantially the same condition
as when it functioned as a concentration camp. Through this door is a spiral
staircase down to the prisoners' cells. The dark, damp cells had dirt floors.
Oberer Kuhberg Wall
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Fort Oberer Kuhberg was built from 1842 to 1857 to protect the city of
Ulm. High walls surround the fort. A total of 800 male political prisoners
were held here during the camp's year-and-a-half existence.
Overview of Fort Oberer Kuhberg (Left Side)
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This view is from within the walls of the fort. Originally a defensive structure, many parts of the fort are located underground. The entrances to some of these areas can be seen on the hillside.
Overview of Fort Oberer Kuhberg (Right Side)
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The Nazi regime used the concentration camp at Fort Oberer Kuhberg to isolate political opponents.
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