Monolith of Silwan, Rock-cut tomb in Silwan, Jerusalem
The Monolith of Silwan features a cuboid structure carved directly from limestone bedrock, with Egyptian-style cornices adorning its upper edges.
Built during the Kingdom of Judah between the 9th and 7th centuries BCE, this tomb originally included a pyramid-shaped capstone that was removed in Roman times.
The structure contains remnants of ancient Hebrew inscriptions and represents burial practices of high-ranking officials from the First Temple period of Jerusalem.
Located on the eastern slope of the Kidron Valley, the tomb includes a single stone bench that likely supported a sarcophagus carved from the original structure.
Modern construction in Silwan village has integrated many ancient tombs into current buildings, with some serving as storage spaces or water cisterns.
Location: Jerusalem
GPS coordinates: 31.77420,35.23810
Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:45
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