Talpiot Tomb

The rock-cut tomb contains ten burial chambers with six kokhim and two arcosolia, featuring inscribed limestone boxes for storing human remains.

Construction workers discovered the tomb in March 1980 while building apartment foundations, leading to immediate archaeological examination under Amos Kloner's supervision.

The burial structure follows Second Temple period Jewish traditions, with ossuaries bearing inscriptions in ancient Hebrew and Aramaic scripts.

The entrance to the tomb lies beneath a residential courtyard on Dov Gruner Street, accessible through stairs at Olei Hagardom intersection.

Six of the nine remaining ossuaries contain inscriptions, including names interpreted as Yeshua bar Yehosef and Mariamene, sparking academic discussions.

Location: East Talpiot

GPS coordinates: 31.75140,35.23520

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:47