Oak of Mamre, Hebron

Name: Oak of Mamre
Address: Hebron, Israel

#2 among attractions in Hebron

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The Oak of Mamre, at Khirbet es-Sibte, in Hebron in the West Bank is a site venerated by some as the "Oak of Abraham". It is distinct from the more ancient site of Mamre. It owes its name to an ancient tree, which seems to be dead but has a young sprig growing next to it, and stands on the grounds of the modern Russian Orthodox Monastery of the Holy Trinity. ()

Local name: אשל אברהם Coordinates: 31°32'10"N, 35°5'8"E

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Oak of Mamre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sheikh Ali al-Bakka Mosque, Tel Rumeida, Abraham's Oak Holy Trinity Monastery, Tomb of Jesse and Ruth.

1.2 miSE
Mosque
Sheikh Ali al-Bakka Mosque, Hebron
31 min walk • Sheikh Ali al-Bakka Mosque or Shaykh Ali al-Baka Mosque is a 13th-century mosque in the northwestern section of the Old City of Hebron in the southern West Bank. It is situated in the Harat ash-Sheikh quarter, one of the Old City's quarters, which is named after the mosque.
1.2 miSE
Archaeological site
Tel Rumeida, Hebron
32 min walk • Tel Rumeida, also known as Jabla al-Rahama and referred to by Israeli settlers as Tel Hebron is an archaeological, agricultural and residential area in the West Bank city of Hebron.
0.9 miE
Monastery
Abraham's Oak Holy Trinity Monastery, Hebron
23 min walk • The Metochion or Monastery of the Holy Trinity with the Church of the Holy Forefathers at Abraham's Oak in Hebron is a Russian Orthodox monastery in Hebron founded in the 20th century on the site of the ancient Oak of Mamre. The lands were acquired by Archimandrite Antonin for the Russian Church in the 19th century and later expanded.
1.4 miSE
Neighbourhood
Tomb of Jesse and Ruth, Hebron
35 min walk • The tomb of Jesse and Ruth is an ancient structure located within the ruin of Deir Al Arba'een in the Tel Rumeida section of Hebron. A small synagogue in the room adjacent to the tomb receives visitors throughout the year, especially on the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, in which the Book of Ruth is read.
0.7 miE
Universities and schools
Palestine Polytechnic University, Hebron
20 min walk • Palestine Polytechnic University is a university located in Hebron, West Bank, Palestine. The school was founded in 1978 by the University Graduates Union, a non-profit organization in Hebron. Enrollment in 2007 exceeded 5000 students.
1.1 miNE
Universities and schools
Hebron University, Hebron
28 min walk • Hebron University is a non profit, public university in the city of Hebron, West Bank. It has an undergraduate enrollment of more than ten thousand students.
0.8 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Hussein Bin Ali Stadium, Hebron
22 min walk • Hussein Bin Ali Stadium is an association football stadium in Hebron.

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Which popular attractions are close to Oak of Mamre?

Nearby attractions include Palestine Polytechnic University, Hebron (20 min walk), Abraham's Oak Holy Trinity Monastery, Hebron (23 min walk).

How to get to Oak of Mamre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oak of Mamre:

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Abd Alhye Shaheen Bus Station (20 min walk)
Municipal Transportation Center (26 min walk)

Oak of Mamre, Hebron

Facts and practical information

Oak of Mamre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Sheikh Ali al-Bakka Mosque, Hebron

Tel Rumeida, Hebron

Abraham's Oak Holy Trinity Monastery, Hebron

Tomb of Jesse and Ruth, Hebron

Palestine Polytechnic University, Hebron

Hebron University, Hebron

Hussein Bin Ali Stadium, Hebron

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Oak of Mamre?

How to get to Oak of Mamre by public transport?