Jewish cemetery of Siret

Coordinates: 47°57′04″N 26°04′24″E / 47.95111°N 26.07333°E / 47.95111; 26.07333
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Jewish cemetery of Siret
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Established16th century
TypeJewish

The Jewish cemetery of Siret is cemetery in Siret, Romania.[1] It is considered to be one of the oldest jewish cemeteries in eastern Europe. The oldest inscriptions indicate that the cemetery might have been in use around the year 1500.[2] The cemetery stayed in use until the 19th century.[1]

In 2015 the cemetery was added to the list of historic monuments of Suceava County.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Romania: The full documentation of the two oldest of the three Jewish cemeteries in Siret is now available online, with photo galleries highlighting the magnificent carved decoration". Jewish Heritage Europe. January 5, 2023.
  2. ^ Bauer, Markus (2004-10-15). "Das Gedächtnis der Steine". NZZ (in German).
  3. ^ Lista monumentelor istorice din județul Suceava din anul 2015

Further reading[edit]

  • Silviu Sanie: Dăinuire prin Piatră: Monumentele cimitirului medieval evreiesc de la Siret. Editura Hasefer, București, 2000
  • Thomas Weggemann, Christian Meyer und John Montigel: Die sprechenden Steine von Siret. Eigenverlag, 2001. ISBN 3-902249-01-3
  • Simon Geissbühler: Jüdische Friedhöfe der Bukowina.

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