Former East German Border Crossing At Hoetensleben

HOETENSLEBEN, GERMANY - OCTOBER 07: The former system of boundaries of the former German Democratic Republic (GDR) in the original condition is pictured on October 7, 2009 in Hoetensleben, near Marienborn, Germany. At a length of 350 meters and a surface area of 6.5 hectares include the term blend wall, the signal fence, the perspective and field of fire with light strip, patrol and vehicle barrier, the border wall and the guide tower with vehicle position remained. Particularly impressive is the course of the barrier at this point because they were built directly behind the houses of the village. Germany will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, which preceded the end of communist rule across Eastern Europe, on November 09, 2009. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)