Tomb of Benjamin

The Tomb of Benjamin is a domed structure with arched openings built during the Mameluke period around the 14th century. The interior remains simple and is now used as a study space where visitors gather for prayer and reading religious texts.

The site was first documented in written records in 1537 as a burial place in the region of Saraka. By 1714, an Arab traveler referred to it by the local name Sidi Benjamin.

Jewish visitors come here to pray and honor what they believe is the burial place of the biblical Benjamin. The site draws people seeking connection to ancient religious traditions and family lineage.

The site is located near a bypass road in Kfar Saba and is easy to find. Visitors should dress respectfully and check locally for visiting times, as this is an active place of worship.

The tomb is part of a pair of sacred sites, as the Nabi Sawarka shrine sits across the bypass road nearby. These two locations together form a religious complex that reflects both Jewish and Islamic traditions of honoring the dead.

Location: Kfar Saba

GPS coordinates: 32.17908,34.94499

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:27