The Fall of the Berlin Wall, 9th November 1989 (photo); (add.info.: The Berlin Wall (German: Berliner Mauer) was a barrier that divided Berlin from 1961 to 1989, constructed by the German Democratic Republic (GDR, East Germany) starting on 13 August 1961, that completely cut off (by land) West Berlin from surrounding East Germany and from East Berlin until it was opened in November 1989. Its demolition officially began on 13 June 1990 and was completed in 1992. The barrier included guard towers placed along large concrete walls, which circumscribed a wide area (later known as the 'death strip') that contained anti-vehicle trenches, 'fakir beds' and other defenses. La Chute du Mur de Berlin le 9 novembre 1989 symbolisant la reunification entre l'Allemagne de l'Est et l'Allemagne de l'Ouest ); it is possible that some works by this artist may be protected by third party rights in some territories.