Tomb of the Matriarchs

Tomb of the Matriarchs

"Not to be confused with the Cave of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs of Hebron."

The Tomb of The Matriarchs in Tiberias, Israel is the traditional burial place of several Biblical women. Leah's handmaid Zilpah, Rachel's handmaid Bilhah, Moses' mother Jochebed, Moses' wife Zipporah, Moses' sister Miriam and Aaron's wife Elisheva are believed to be buried in this tomb which is surrounded by a stone-wall. [http://www.tiberias-hotels.co.il/details_site.php?ts_id=130]

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* List of burial places of biblical figures


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