Cave Of The Patriarchs

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The Cave of the Patriarchs or the Cave of Machpelah, is known by Muslims as the Sanctuary of Abraham or Ibrahimi Mosque. Situated beneath a large rectangular Herodian era structure, the series of subterranean chambers is located in the heart of Hebron’s old City in the Judean hills. The shrine is the World’s most ancient Jewish site. According to the Book of Genesis, the cave and adjoining field were purchased by Abraham some 3700 years ago. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Sarah, Rebecca, and Leah, considered the Patriarchs and Matriarchs of the Jewish people, are all believed to be buried there.
The only matriarch missing is Rachel, who was buried near Bethlehem where she died in childbirth. The Hebrew name possibly refers to the physical layout of the original two chambers. Jacob “digged” (Genesis 50:5) further in, to make a third chamber for Leah and himself. The Arabic name of the complex reflects the prominence given to Abraham, revered by Muslims as a Quranic prophet and patriarch through Ishmael. Outside biblical and Quranic sources there are a number of legends and traditions associated with the cave.

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