Necrópolis judía de Lucena, Jewish archaeological burial ground in Lucena, Spain.
The Necrópolis judía de Lucena contains 346 tombs arranged in organized rows, following traditional Jewish burial patterns from medieval times.
Construction workers discovered this Jewish cemetery in 2006, unveiling graves dating between 1000 and 1050 CE during the Al-Andalus period.
The cemetery reveals Jewish funeral traditions through its tomb structures, burial orientations, and Hebrew inscriptions found on several preserved stones.
The archaeological site maintains 116 tombs in their original condition and welcomes visitors through guided tours arranged at the local tourism office.
This burial ground contains the sole Jewish tombstone discovered within a funeral structure across the entire region of Andalusia.
Location: Lucena
GPS coordinates: 37.40280,-4.48847
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:12
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