Old Jewish Cemetery

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The Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague, Czech Republic, is one of the oldest and most significant Jewish burial sites in Europe. Established in the early 15th century, the cemetery served as the primary burial ground for the Jewish community of Prague until 1787. It is located in the historic Jewish Quarter, known as Josefov. The cemetery is renowned for its dense layering of graves, with many tombstones stacked closely together due to limited space. This has resulted in a unique and evocative landscape, where some stones have been placed over others, creating a striking visual effect. Notable figures buried here include Rabbi Judah Loew ben Bezalel, also known as the Maharal of Prague, a legendary scholar and mystic.

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