Cave of the Patriarchs

The Cave of the Patriarchs, also called the Cave of Machpelah (Hebrew: מערת המכפלה, , trans. "cave of the double tombs") and known by Muslims as the Sanctuary of Abraham or the Ibrahimi Mosque (Arabic: الحرم الإبراهيمي, ) is an archaeological site in Hebron, West Bank. The Cave of the Patriarchs is revered in all Abrahamic religions. According to religious tradition, the cave contains the graves of Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebecca, Jacob, and Leah. These graves have been buried under a church built in the Byzantine Period in Palestine, which is now used as a mosque. References Other websites Official Website (Israeli) Archived 2007-02-17 at the Wayback Machine Cave of the Patriarchs The Cave of Machpelah Tomb of the Patriarch Archived 2004-06-15 at the Wayback Machine Jewish Virtual Library Tombs of the Patriarchs Article and Photos Sacred Destinations Demands for Equal Rights for the Jewish People at Ma'arat HaMachpela Archived 2004-08-10 at the Wayback Machine Hebron.org.il Aerial Photograph Google Maps "Machpelah" . Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. 1913. Bible Land Library Archived 2008-04-17 at the Wayback Machine Photos and Diagram of Underground at Caves of Machpela Archived 2016-11-16 at the Wayback Machine