Ketef Hinnom, Jerusalem

Name: Ketef Hinnom
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

#101 among attractions in Jerusalem

Archaeological site

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Ketef Hinnom is an archaeological site discovered in the 1970s southwest of the Old City of Jerusalem. Archaeological excavations held in the site uncovered a series of Iron Age period Judahite burial chambers, dating to the 7th and 6th centuries BCE. It is famous for the Ketef Hinnom scrolls, which are the oldest surviving texts from the Hebrew Bible currently known, dated to 600 BC. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 31°46'8"N, 35°13'31"E

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עמק רפאים (mq rpym)Jerusalem Israel

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Ketef Hinnom – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Zion Cemetery, Cenacle, Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu, Jerusalem Cinematheque.

~1440 ftNE
Cemetery
Mount Zion Cemetery, Jerusalem
7 min walk • Mount Zion Cemetery, nestled in the ancient city of Jerusalem, Israel, is a historic site that has been the final resting place for many of the city's denizens over the centuries. This cemetery is not just a burial ground; it is a reflection of Jerusalem's diverse...
~1650 ftNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Cenacle, Jerusalem
8 min walk • The Cenacle, also known as the Upper Room, is a site of profound historical and religious significance located in the city of Jerusalem, Israel. This ancient structure is traditionally believed to be the site of the Last Supper, where Jesus shared a final meal with his...
0.4 miE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu, Jerusalem
11 min walk • The Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu is a significant religious site perched on the eastern slope of Mount Zion in Jerusalem, Israel. This church stands as a testament to a pivotal moment in Christian history: the site is traditionally believed to be the location of...
~430 ftNE
Cinema, Nightlife
Jerusalem Cinematheque, Jerusalem
3 min walk • Nestled at the heart of Jerusalem, not far from the Old City's ancient walls, lies the Jerusalem Cinematheque, a beacon of culture and film in Israel's capital. This prestigious cinema is more than just a place to catch the latest blockbuster; it's a hub for film...
0.4 miNE
Ornate sanctuary from the 12th century
St. James Cathedral, Jerusalem
12 min walk • St. James Cathedral, nestled within the ancient walls of Jerusalem's Armenian Quarter, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage. This historic church, an architectural gem, is dedicated to two Christian saints named James: James the Greater, one of...
~1030 ftN
Historical place, Windmill
Montefiore Windmill, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Montefiore Windmill stands as a striking landmark in the historical landscape of Jerusalem, Israel. This windmill, constructed of Jerusalem stone, was completed in 1857 to provide a reliable source of bread flour for the residents of the city.
~1580 ftNE
Catholic basilica and abbey founded 1898
Abbey of the Dormition, Jerusalem
8 min walk • Abbey of the Dormition is a Catholic abbey belonging to the Benedictine Order in Jerusalem, on Mount Zion just outside the walls of the Old City near the Zion Gate. The Abbey is said to mark the spot where Mary, mother of Jesus, died.
~860 ftE
Park
Valley of Hinnom, Jerusalem
5 min walk • The Valley of Hinnom is a historic valley surrounding Ancient Jerusalem from the west and southwest. The valley is also known by the name Gehinnom an alternative Biblical Hebrew form which survived into Aramaic and has received various fundamental theological connotations, and by the Greek and Syriac transliteration Gehenna.
~160 ftN
Museum, Archaeological museum, History museum
Menachem Begin Heritage Center, Jerusalem
1 min walk • The Menachem Begin Heritage Center is the official state memorial commemorating Menachem Begin, Israel’s sixth Prime Minister. The Center is located on the Hinnom Ridge, overlooking Mount Zion and walls of the Old City of Jerusalem.
~1580 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Chamber of the Holocaust, Jerusalem
8 min walk • Chamber of the Holocaust is a small Holocaust museum located on Mount Zion in Jerusalem, Israel. It was Israel's first Holocaust museum.
~1360 ftE
Archaeological site
Excavations, Jerusalem
7 min walk • A number of archaeological excavations at the Temple Mount—a celebrated and contentious religious site in the Old City of Jerusalem—have taken place over the last 150 years.

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Which popular attractions are close to Ketef Hinnom?

Nearby attractions include St Andrew's Church, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Menachem Begin Heritage Center, Jerusalem (1 min walk), Jerusalem Khan Theatre, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Liberty Bell Park, Jerusalem (4 min walk).

How to get to Ketef Hinnom by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ketef Hinnom:

Bus

The Cinematheque/Hevron Road • Lines: 231 (4 min walk)
Hama'abada/Hevron Road • Lines: 231 (8 min walk)