Tomb of Benei Hezir, Jerusalem

Name: Tomb of Benei Hezir
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#114 among attractions in Jerusalem

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The Tomb of Benei Hezir, previously known as the Tomb of Saint James, is the oldest of four monumental rock-cut tombs that stand in the Kidron Valley, adjacent to the Tomb of Zechariah and a few meters from the Tomb of Absalom. It dates to the period of the Second Temple. It is a complex of burial caves. The tomb was originally accessed from a single rock-cut stairwell which descends to the tomb from the north. At a later period an additional entrance was created by quarrying a tunnel from the courtyard of the monument known as "the Tomb of Zechariah". This is also the contemporary entrance to the burial complex. ()

Local name: קבר בני חזיר Coordinates: 31°46'36"N, 35°14'20"E

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כפר השילוח‎ (kpr hsylwh)Jerusalem Israel

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Nearby attractions include: Temple Mount, Dome of the Rock, Al-Aqsa Mosque, Church of All Nations.

~1060 ftNW
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Which popular attractions are close to Tomb of Benei Hezir?

Nearby attractions include Tomb of Zechariah, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Tomb of Absalom, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Solomon's Stables, Jerusalem (4 min walk).

How to get to Tomb of Benei Hezir by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tomb of Benei Hezir:

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To go to jordan (16 min walk)
HaNevi'im Terminal • Lines: 231 (18 min walk)