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Kidron Valley Tombs

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Southern Tomb Complex
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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 2Tombs of the Kidron 2Pillar of AbsalomPillar of AbsalomSyrian HatSyrian HatPillar of Absalom (Detail)Pillar of Absalom (Detail)Jehoshaphat's TombJehoshaphat's TombJehoshaphat's Tomb DetailJehoshaphat's Tomb DetailSouthern Tomb ComplexSouthern Tomb ComplexTomb of ZechariahTomb of ZechariahTomb of the Sons of HezirTomb of the Sons of HezirHezir Interior 1Hezir Interior 1Hezir Interior 2Hezir Interior 2Tombs of the Kidron 1Tombs of the Kidron 1