Tomb of the Matriarchs
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The Tomb of the Matriarchs (Hebrew: קבר האמהות, Kever ha'Imahot) in Tiberias, Israel, is the traditional burial place of several biblical women:{{Cite web|url=http://www.frommers.com/destinations/tiberias/275451|title = Things to See in Tiberias | Frommer's}}
- Bilhah, handmaid of Rachel.
- Zilpah, handmaid of Leah.
- Jochebed, mother of Moses.
- Zipporah, wife of Moses.
- Elisheba, wife of Aaron.
- Abigail, one of King David's wives.
The marble structure beside a modern apartment building block is surrounded by a stone wall.{{citation needed|date=August 2012}}
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