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Silwan necropolis

ירושלים, Italy

Silwan necropolis

The Silwan necropolis is the remains of a rock-cut cemetery assumed to have been used by the highest-ranking officials residing in Jerusalem. Its tombs were cut between the 9th and 7th centuries BC. It is situated on the rocky eastern slope of the Kidron Valley, facing the oldest part of Jerusalem.

Part of the predominantly Palestinian district of Silwan was later built atop the necropolis.

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