The Kidron Valley 

 The Kidron Valley separates the Mt. of Olives from the City of Jerusalem. Jesus crossed the valley many times, including on the evening of Holy Thursday when he went with his disciples to Gethsemane. The ancient tombs of Absalom, Jehoshaphat, St. James, and St. Zacharias are located in the Kidron Valley. According to local tradition, the Kidron will be the site of the Last Judgement. This belief lead to the creation of cemeteries in the Kidron Valley for Christians, Muslims and Jews alike.  

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