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Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery, Jerusalem

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#21 of 79 in Historic Sites in Jerusalem

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Considered one of Jerusalem's major landmarks, Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery dates back more than 3,000 years. With the first burial on these grounds taking place in the First Temple Period, the site has grown to house approximately 70,000 tombs. Notable graves contain the remains of famed rabbis, artists, and political leaders. Many of the oldest tombs are located at the bottom of the mountain, in Kidron Valley. A visit to Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery represents just the start of the adventure when you use our Jerusalem trip itinerary builder to plot your vacation.

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Lawrence J

We viewed this cemetry from the mount of Olives and to me is the most amazing cemetry I have ever seen, a must visit. more »
Robertkohn1234

This incredible cemetery was destroyed and desecrated when in the hands of the Jordanians and Palestinians. After decades of hard work it has been restored by Israel. The view from Mt Olives is unpara... more »
Gidons51

More than 100,000 graves on the western side of mount olives . Jewish burial started here 2000 years ago and almost never stopped . Many important Jewish people buried here . Cemetery was destroyed by... more »

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Faithwanguimaina Wangui

🇮🇱🇮🇱SHALOM SHALOM JERUSALEM PEACE BE TO YOU WHEN MESSIAH COMES TO TAKE US HOME MAY HIS PRAISE BE FOUND IN YOU......

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Toni Fares

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Etienne Metenier

The stones on the tombs avoid the ritual impurity of mixing living flowers with dead bodies; could come from a pun between ben and even, son (of God) and stone.

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Anton Ockersz

Very neat and organized.

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Danny Herman

A remarkable site relating to the history of Judaism and history of Jerusalem. Burial site of various figures, including one Israeli prime-ministery (Menachem Begin), and many Rabbis..

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