Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel — The Middle East (West Asia)

Tomb Complex

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

1. Tomb Complex Marker

Inscription. The two burial caves in front of us date to the latter part of the First Temple period. These caves were found devoid of remains and were part of Jerusalem's western cemetery which was hewn outside the city walls.
It was customary at the time to hew a family tomb. The corpse was placed on a stone shelf that was equipped with a special head rest. The bones were usually gathered into a central pit so as to make room for other deceased. And in that way the cave was used for several generations.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites.

Location. 31° 46.489′ N, 35° 13.661′ E. Marker is in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District. It is on Omar Ben el-Khatab Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Omar Ben el-Khatab Street 1, Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Asia,

specifically in West Asia,

in the Middle East,

in The Levant,

on the Red Sea,

in a coastal Mediterranean country,

and in the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire,

the Ottoman Empire,

a British Mandate,

and the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Periods of the City on a Section of Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); Etched in Stone - The Wall Builders (within shouting distance of this marker); Suleiman the Magnificent Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Kishle (about 120 meters away, measured

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in a direct line); Temporary prison where detained Jewish underground forces were questioned (about 120 meters away); The City Wall in the Second Temple Period (about 120 meters away); The "Hidden" Gate (about 150 meters away); A "Guard Tower" (the Middle Ages) (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jerusalem.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

2. Tomb Complex Marker

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 13, 2023

3. Tomb Complex Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 28, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.