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| The Akeldama Tombs |
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| The confluence of the Kidron and Hinnon Valleys, south of the old city of Jerusalem, contains one of Jerusalem’s richest concentrations of rock-hewn tombs. |
This area, located on the periphery of the
village of Silwan, was one of the main
burial grounds of Jerusalem in the first
temple period. Numerous tombs were
hewn in the lower Kidron Valley.
Several of these were reused much later, either
for burial or as shelter for hermits and monks
of the large monastic communities which
inhabited the Kidron Valley.
Early Christian traditions identify this area with
the Potter’s Field, or the Field Of Blood,
bought as a burial ground for foreigners by the
high priest with Judas’ 30 silver pieces. An
alternative version of the tradition relates that
this was the field bought by Judas himself after
the betrayal.
village of Silwan, was one of the main
burial grounds of Jerusalem in the first
temple period. Numerous tombs were
hewn in the lower Kidron Valley.
Several of these were reused much later, either
for burial or as shelter for hermits and monks
of the large monastic communities which
inhabited the Kidron Valley.
Early Christian traditions identify this area with
the Potter’s Field, or the Field Of Blood,
bought as a burial ground for foreigners by the
high priest with Judas’ 30 silver pieces. An
alternative version of the tradition relates that
this was the field bought by Judas himself after
the betrayal.
The Israel Antiquities Authority brings you this explorative publication to
reveal and discuss the extraordinary finds. This volume connects us straight
to the rich history of the area through the structures and items discovered.
reveal and discuss the extraordinary finds. This volume connects us straight
to the rich history of the area through the structures and items discovered.