Kahf ar-Raqim

Cave of the Seven Sleepers

Alternative Names

كهف أصحاب الكهف (أهل الكهف)

Al-Raqueem Cave

كهف الرقيم

Date

ca. 4th–5th century CE

Work Type

Style/Period

Notes

This is one of multiple locations claiming to be the Cave of the Seven Sleepers; the other well-known location is in Ephesus, Turkey.

References

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See Also

Related Fieldwork Collection

Art and Archaeology in Jordan

Niche at back of cave, facing east
Niche at back of cave, facing north
Central arch in cave, eastern Ssde
Sculptural detail on southeastern Sarcophagus
Sarcophagi and sculptural decoration, eastern Area
northeastern sarcophagus and inscription
Relief detail on eastern end of central arch
Relief detail on northwestern sarcophagus
Relief detail on southwestern sarcophagus
western niche with sarcophagi
Detail of arch
Detail of wall painting in western niche
Detail of graffiti on cave wall
Detail of wall painting in western niche
Detail of inscription on cave wall
View of cave entrance, sarcophagi details, arches and inscription