Cave of the Patriarchs The Herodian walls surrounding the purported tombs of the biblical patriarchs and matriarchs Sarah, Abraham, Isaac, Rebekah, Leah, and Jacob, a complex known as the Cave of the Patriarchs to Jews and the Sanctuary of Abraham to Muslims, in Hebron, West Bank. (more) Cave of the Patriarchs cave, West Bank Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/place/Cave-of-the-Patriarchs Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Cave of Mach-pelah, Cave of Machpelah, Ibrahimi Mosque, Meʿarat ha-Makhpela, Sanctuary of Abraham Written by Written by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Oct. 9, 2025 •Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot Cave of the Patriarchs, holy site believed to be the resting place of the biblical patriarchs and matriarchs Sarah, Abraham, Isaac, Rebekah, Leah, and Jacob, located in the West Bank city of Hebron. Hebron’s Old City is built around the tomb complex, which is a place of pilgrimage for Jews, Christians, and Muslims, and the city’s Hebrew name (Ḥevron) and Arabic name (Al-Khalīl) both refer to Abraham’s epithet as “the friend of God.” The site...

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