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Menorah Detail Tomb 163d
ID: TWCSHRNC12 · © Carl Rasmussen · Added: 2014

Menorah Detail Tomb 163d

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The menorah on this tomb is located just above and to the left of the green plant. Note the seven branches. The menorah is standing on a tripod base (partially visible).

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.