When was it published?

July 5, 1862 in Washington Standard

Foreign News July 5, 1862

Washington Standard

Q: What keywords are associated?

Prince Of Wales, Hebron, Cave Of Machpelah, Christian Visit, Crusades, Biblical Tombs, Palestine

Olympia, Thurston County, Washington

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What is this article about?

On April 7th, the Prince of Wales and his suite visited the Cave of Machpelah in Hebron, Palestine, gaining permission as the first Christians allowed entry since the Crusades. They found the tombs of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Sarah, Rebecca, and Leah well-preserved.

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A letter from Palestine states that while the Prince of Wales was at Hebron (April 7th) he and his suite obtained permission to visit the cave of Macpelah. Abraham's burial place. They are the first Christians who have been allowed to enter it since the Crusades, near 100 years ago. They report that everything is kept in the most beautiful order, and nothing could be more satisfactory than the state in which the tombs are preserved. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Sarah, Rebecca and Leah are all buried there.

What sub-type of article is it?

Royal Event Religious Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Prince Of Wales Hebron Cave Of Machpelah Christian Visit Crusades Biblical Tombs Palestine

What entities or persons were involved?

Prince Of Wales

Where did it happen?

Hebron, Palestine

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Hebron, Palestine

Event Date

April 7th

Key Persons

Prince Of Wales

Outcome

first christian entry since the crusades; tombs reported in excellent preservation.

Event Details

While in Hebron on April 7th, the Prince of Wales and his suite obtained permission to visit the Cave of Machpelah, Abraham's burial place, becoming the first Christians allowed to enter since the Crusades, near 100 years ago. They found everything kept in beautiful order, with the tombs of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Sarah, Rebecca, and Leah satisfactorily preserved.