Kidron Valley Tombs

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Southern Tomb Complex

This section features a selection of the magnificent Second Temple period tombs that are located in Kidron Valley. They are on the eastern side of the valley and are carved into the hard limestone. The major tombs, from north to south, are called: the Tomb of Absalom, the Tomb of the Sons of Hezir, and the Tomb of Zechariah.

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Tombs of the Kidron 2
Tombs of the Kidron 2
Pillar of Absalom
Pillar of Absalom
Syrian Hat
Syrian Hat
Pillar of Absalom (Detail)
Pillar of Absalom (Detail)
Jehoshaphat's Tomb
Jehoshaphat's Tomb
Jehoshaphat's Tomb Detail
Jehoshaphat's Tomb Detail
Southern Tomb Complex
Southern Tomb Complex
Tomb of Zechariah
Tomb of Zechariah
Tomb of the Sons of Hezir
Tomb of the Sons of Hezir
Hezir Interior 1
Hezir Interior 1
Hezir Interior 2
Hezir Interior 2
Tombs of the Kidron 1
Tombs of the Kidron 1