Sulzburg Jewish Cemetery (German: jüdischer Friedhof Sulzburg) is a Jewish burial place located in Sulzburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.[1] It is listed as a heritage site.
| Sulzburg Jewish Cemetery | |
|---|---|
Jüdischer Friedhof Sulzburg | |
 The entry door of the cemetery | |
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| Details | |
| Established | mid-16th century |
| Location | |
| Country | Germany |
| Coordinates | 47°50′08″N 7°43′23″E / 47.83556°N 7.72306°E |
| Type | Jewish cemetery |
| No. of graves | 462 |
Location edit
The Jewish cemetery is located on Badstraße[1] in Berholz Forest.[2] It spreads over 61.48 ares.[2]
History edit
The cemetery was probably built in the mid-16th century.[1][2] Jews from Sulzburg and neighbouring locations were buried there until a collective Jewish cemetery was opened in Lörrach in 1670. During several decades, no grave was added and the cemetery fell into ruin.
In 1717, the cemetery recovered its initial role.[1][2] The small room was built at this time. The cemetery has 462 graves, the oldest datable one being from 1737.[1][2] Evidence of desecration can be seen in the modern part of the cemetery.[1]
In 1970, a monument was erected to commemorate the victims of the persecution of Jews in the Third Reich.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f "Jüdische Friedhöfe in Baden-Württemberg" (in German). Zentralarchiv zur Erforschung der Geschichte der Juden in Deutschland, Heidelberg University. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f "Sulzburg". Alemannia Judaica (in German). Retrieved March 21, 2018.