Old Jewish Cemetery, Hebron, Jewish cemetery in Hebron, Palestinian Territories
The Old Jewish Cemetery in Hebron lies on a hillside west of the Tomb of Machpela and contains thousands of gravestones. Each stone bears Hebrew inscriptions that reflect centuries of burials in this location.
Records trace this burial ground back to the 1290s, when it began serving the local Jewish community across several centuries. The site suffered major damage and destruction during the Jordanian control of the area between 1948 and 1967.
The cemetery reflects the spiritual ties of the local Jewish community to this ancient city. Visitors today see a place where generations left their mark through study and religious teaching.
A visit requires advance coordination with local authorities since the cemetery is located in a sensitive area. Plan ahead and be prepared for local conditions before making the trip.
Many original tombstones lack names, making it difficult to identify individual graves without local knowledge. A map created in 2016 now helps visitors understand the layout of significant burial locations.
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