 Remnants of the Monolith of Silwan, a First Temple period tomb. | |
| Location | Silwan, Jerusalem |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 31°46′24″N 35°14′12″E / 31.7733°N 35.2368°E |
| Type | Necropolis |
| History | |
| Material | Rock-cut |
| Founded | 9th-7th centuries BC |
| Site notes | |
| Public access | Yes |
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.[1] It is situated on the rocky eastern slope of the Kidron Valley, facing the oldest part of Jerusalem. Part of the Palestinian district of Silwan was later built atop the necropolis.[2][3]
- ^ Ussishkin, David (1970). "The Necropolis from the Time of the Kingdom of Judah at Silwan, Jerusalem". The Biblical Archaeologist. 33 (2): 33–46. doi:10.2307/3211026. JSTOR 3211026.
- ^ Ussishkin, David. "Silwan, Jerusalem: The Survey of the Iron Age Necropolis". Tel Aviv University.
- ^ Bible Encyclopedia entry: Siloam; International Standard Bible Encyclopedia.