Cave of the Ramban
Archaeological site in Wadi al-Joz, Israel / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Cave of the Ramban is located in the southern cliff of the Upper Kidron Valley, on a slope descending into the Arab neighborhood of Wadi al-Joz, Jerusalem.[1] It is believed by some to be the traditional burial place of Nahmanides (also known as Ramban), a foremost rabbinical scholar during the medieval era.
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Location | 'Uthman Ibn 'Afan Street Wadi al-Joz, East Jerusalem |
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Coordinates | 31.789233°N 35.233817°E / 31.789233; 35.233817 |
Type | burial chamber |
Length | 19 m |
Width | 20 m |
Height | 3.5 m |
Site notes | |
Ownership | Jerusalem Islamic Waqf |
Public access | Limited |
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