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Menorah Tomb 163d
ID: TWCSHRNC10 · © Carl Rasmussen · Added: 2014

Menorah Tomb 163d

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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.