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Where were Abraham and Sarah buried according to the biblical account?
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Abraham
The March of Abraham, painting by JĆ³zsef MolnĆ”r, 19th century; in the Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest.
According to the biblical account, Abraham and Sarah were buried in the cave of Machpelah, located near Hebron in the land of Canaan.1
Abraham purchased this site from the Hittites specifically to serve as a family burial place following the death of his wife, Sarah. This transaction represents the first instance of land ownership by Abraham or his descendants in the region. The site, also known as the Sanctuary of Abraham, remains a significant place of pilgrimage for Jews, Christians, and Muslims.21