Jewish cemetery in Úsov, Jewish cemetery in Úsov, Czech Republic
The Jewish cemetery in Úsov is a burial ground holding approximately 500 to 5,000 tombstones made of marble, granite, and sandstone on a sloped site. The grave markers bear inscriptions carved in Hebrew and German.
The cemetery was established after the Jewish quarter was destroyed in 1643 and documents the presence of the Jewish community in Úsov from 1564 to 1942. It reflects the long history of this community in the region.
The grave markers show traditional Jewish burial practices through Hebrew and German inscriptions, along with decorative stone arrangements visible across the grounds.
The site sits on a hillside and is accessible through a gated masonry wall entrance directly from a public road. Visitors should expect sloped paths and wear appropriate footwear.
A preserved pre-burial house with painted wall inscriptions stands on the grounds and testifies to local Jewish burial customs from earlier times. This structure is rare and helps visitors understand how the community prepared its deceased.
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