Loca Sacra
Hebron
Also known as: Kiriath-arba
- Scripture
- Old Testament
- Ancient region
- Holy Land
- Today
- Hebron (Al-Khalil), West Bank, Palestine
In the Bible
Burial place of the patriarchs and matriarchs in the cave of Machpelah; David’s first capital.
Where it is now
Cave of the Patriarchs / Ibrahimi Mosque encloses the traditional tombs; divided holy site.
Key events
- ✦Abraham purchases Machpelah
- ✦David crowned king of Judah