Kidron monuments, Monumental cenotaphs in Kidron Valley, Jerusalem, Israel.
Three ancient tombs stand along the eastern slope of Kidron Valley, featuring distinct architectural elements including Ionic columns and Egyptian-style cornices.
The monuments, dating from the First Temple period between the 9th and 7th centuries BCE, include the tombs of Absalom, Benei Hezir, and Zechariah.
The Kidron Valley functions as a burial ground and contains rock-cut tombs that were later adapted by Byzantine monks between the 4th and 7th centuries.
The monuments are visible from a paved path that leads through the Kidron Valley, connecting the Temple Mount with the Mount of Olives.
The Absalom monument rises 22 meters high and combines Greek and Egyptian architectural styles with a distinctive conical roof topped by a lotus flower.
Location: Jerusalem
GPS coordinates: 31.77701,35.23928
Latest update: March 9, 2025 17:04
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