Monolith of Silwan, Jerusalem

Name: Monolith of Silwan
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#198 among attractions in Jerusalem

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The Monolith of Silwan, also known as the Tomb of Pharaoh's Daughter, is a cuboid rock-cut tomb located in Silwan, Jerusalem dating from the period of the Kingdom of Judah; the latter name refers to a 19th-century hypothesis that the tomb was built by Solomon for his Egyptian wife. The structure, a typical Israelite rock-cut tomb, was previously capped by a pyramid structure like the Tomb of Zechariah. It is one of the more complete and distinctive First Temple-period structures. The pyramidal rock cap was cut into pieces and removed for quarry during the Roman era, leaving a flat roof. The tomb contains a single stone bench, indicating that it was designed for only one burial. Recent research indicates that the bench was the base of a sarcophagus hewn into the original building. ()

Local name: קבר בת פרעה Coordinates: 31°46'23"N, 35°14'23"E

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כפר השילוח‎ (kpr hsylwh)Jerusalem Israel

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Monolith of Silwan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Which popular attractions are close to Monolith of Silwan?

Nearby attractions include Gichon Spring, Jerusalem (5 min walk), Silwan necropolis, Jerusalem (5 min walk), Warren's Shaft, Jerusalem (6 min walk), Acra, Jerusalem (6 min walk).

How to get to Monolith of Silwan by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monolith of Silwan:

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Hativat Yerushalayim/Yitshak Kariv • Lines: 231 (20 min walk)
Jaffa Gate (21 min walk)