Jewish cemetery, Žamberk

The Jewish population settled not only in Žamberk, but also in the surrounding towns and villages, already in the 17th century. Since there was no Jewish cemetery here, it was necessary to establish one. The location on the outskirts of Žamberk was determined to be the most suitable. It was here that the cemetery was most likely established at the end of the 17th century. The oldest preserved tombstone dates from 1731. The cemetery was used by the local Jewish community until…