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

The Dajani Cemetery on Mount Zion

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 12, 2023

1. The Dajani Cemetery on Mount Zion Marker

Inscription. The Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent appointed Sheikh Ahmad Al-Dajani as the guardian of Nabi Daud Tomb (King David). For 400 years, the family have been responsible for the tomb and its surroundings. Many family members are buried in the adjacent cemetery, the Suleiman al-Dajani plot, the Anis al-Dajani plot, and the children's plot 'Turbat al-Mansi'. In the nineteenth century the family built homes surrounding the complex, this became known as the Al-Dajani neighborhood.

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

Location. 31° 46.307′ N, 35° 13.781′ E. Marker is in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District. It is on Ma'ale Shazkh Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ma'ale Shazkh St, 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: King David's Tomb (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named King David's Tomb (within shouting distance of this marker); Room of the Last Supper (within shouting distance of this marker); Zion Gate (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); UNC Charlotte (about 180 meters away); Jerusalem Walls National Park

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(about 180 meters away); Tribute to Poles who died on the way to their homeland in the years after WWII and after (about 210 meters away); Two religious communities welcome you in Saint Peter in Gallicantu (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jerusalem.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 12, 2023

2. The Dajani Cemetery on Mount Zion Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 593 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.