The primary reason Fritz Koenig's Sphere is still located near the remains of the twin towers is as a memorial to the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The sculpture, which was originally located in the plaza between the World Trade Center towers, survived the attacks and became a symbol of resilience and remembrance. It was later moved to Battery Park as a temporary memorial before being permanently installed as a part of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. Its presence near the site serves as a poignant reminder of the tragedy and the lives lost.
