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 (, ) 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.

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 Other websites 

 Official Website (Israeli) 
 Cave of the Patriarchs
 The Cave of Machpelah Tomb of the Patriarch  Jewish Virtual Library
 Tombs of the Patriarchs Article and Photos Sacred Destinations
 Demands for Equal Rights for the Jewish People at Ma'arat HaMachpela  Hebron.org.il
 Aerial Photograph Google Maps

 Bible Land Library 
 Photos and Diagram of Underground at Caves of Machpela 

Category:Archaeological sites in Israel
Category:History of Palestine
Category:West Bank
Category:1st millennium BC buildings and structures