Double Burial Chamber in St. Étienne Cemetery
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Burial Chamber from Ketef Hinnom Cemetery
Shown here is a reconstructed burial chamber from Ketef Hinnom, on exhibit at the Israel Museum. There are ledges along the side and back walls, with low parapets visible along two of the ledges. A…
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