Necrópolis judía de Lucena

The Necrópolis judía de Lucena is a medieval Jewish burial ground containing approximately 346 tombs arranged in organized rows. The graves follow traditional Jewish burial patterns from this period.

Workers discovered this Jewish burial ground in 2006 during construction, uncovering graves dating to the 11th century. The burials come from the Al-Andalus period when Muslims, Christians, and Jews lived together in southern Spain.

The burial ground displays Jewish funeral customs through the orientation of graves and Hebrew inscriptions visible on preserved stones. These features reveal the religious practices of the medieval Jewish community.

More than 100 of the graves remain in their original condition and can be viewed during guided tours. Interested visitors can contact the local tourism office to arrange a visit.

The site contains the only Jewish tombstone ever discovered inside a burial chamber across the entire Andalusia region. This stone is particularly valuable for understanding local burial practices and religious differences.

Location: Lucena

GPS coordinates: 37.40280,-4.48847

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:00