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Arch 22 commemorates the 1981 coup that brought President Jawara back to power and ended the Field People's Democratic Revolution.

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Arch 22

Arch 22 is a monumental arch located in Banjul, The Gambia, constructed in 1996 to commemorate the 1994 coup led by Yahya Jammeh. The 35-meter-high structure features a large central archway flanked by two smaller arches and is adorned with reliefs depicting scenes from Gambian history and culture. It stands at a major intersection near the entrance to the capital, serving as a prominent landmark and gathering point for public events.

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