Menorah Tomb 163d

Menorah Tomb 163d

Looking northwest at Tomb 163d that is located in the necropolis of Hierapolis.  This tomb dates to the first century A.D.

This tomb belonged to a Jewish family.  Below the burial benches the remains of 31 individuals were found along with burial objects.

A menorah (seven branch candle) is engraved on the lower portion of the tomb.