Rachel's Tomb, Sacred tomb in Bethlehem Governorate, Palestine.
The structure features a square chamber measuring twenty-three feet on each side, with twenty-foot walls topped by a ten-foot-high dome.
The site marks where Rachel, wife of Jacob, died during childbirth and was buried on the way to Ephrath, as recorded in the Book of Genesis.
Jewish worshippers gather at the tomb every Friday for prayers, while Muslims and Christians also recognize this location as Rachel's burial site.
Security measures and current regulations affect site accessibility, requiring visitors to verify entry conditions before planning their journey to the tomb.
The tomb received renovations from Sir Moses Montefiore in 1841, including an antechamber with a mihrab for Muslim prayer.
Location: Bethlehem Governorate
Website: http://keverrachel.com
GPS coordinates: 31.72190,35.20305
Latest update: May 28, 2025 20:16
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