Jewish cemetery Bothfeld, Jewish cemetery in Bothfeld district, Germany
Description
The Jewish Cemetery Bothfeld is a burial ground in Hannover containing approximately 469 graves, each marked by traditional headstones. The site includes a funeral hall and features documented memorials with archival records.
History
The cemetery was established in 1924 as a burial ground for the community. After World War II, remains of victims from concentration camps were reinterred here in 1948.
Culture
The cemetery follows Jewish burial traditions, with graves oriented toward the east and headstones bearing Hebrew inscriptions. These practices shape how the space looks and feels to visitors today.
Practical
The cemetery is located at Burgwedeler Straße 90 and is accessible by standard routes. Visitors should approach the space with respect, as it is a place of remembrance.
Did you know?
The cemetery preserves the memory of victims from multiple concentration camps, including Ahlem and Neuengamme. This memorial site documents one of the darkest chapters of European history in a single location.
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