מערת המכפלה

Hebron — Me'aras HaMachpela (Cave of the Patriarchs)

Hebron (Chevron) · חברון

Visitor experience

Practical notes from visitors — access, directions, and the condition of the site.

How to get there

Me'aras HaMachpela, Hebron — confirm current access, security, and hours before traveling

The exact grave coordinates are not confirmed yet — go by the address and ask locally. We don't publish a coordinate we haven't checked.

1.The burial place of the Avos and Imahos — Avraham and Sarah, Yitzchak and Rivka, Yaakov and Leah — one of Judaism's holiest sites.
2.IMPORTANT: Hebron is a security-sensitive area with controlled access that varies by day and by section, and expands on special days (e.g. Chayei Sarah). Confirm current access, security guidance, and hours before traveling.

Security-sensitive holy site with controlled, day-dependent access. Confirm current arrangements, safety guidance, and hours before you go.

Closest airports

The three nearest airports with scheduled service — tap for exact driving or transit time.

Tel Aviv (TLV)Ben Gurion International· 57 km · 35 mi straight-line· major hub
🚗 By car →🚆 Public transit →
Haifa (HFA)Haifa Airport· 142 km · 88 mi straight-line· regional
🚗 By car →🚆 Public transit →
Eilat (ETM)Ramon Airport· 201 km · 125 mi straight-line· regional
🚗 By car →🚆 Public transit →

Who is buried here

Avraham Avinu and Sarah Imenu

The first of the Avos and Imahos buried in the Machpela.

Yitzchak Avinu and Rivka Imenu

The second couple of the Avos and Imahos.

Yaakov Avinu and Leah Imenu

The third couple of the Avos and Imahos.

Verification and source

No public access contact has been verified for this cemetery yet.