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Over 12 000 tombstones protrude from the ground in this old cemetery, that dates back to the 15th century. Prague’s rabbi Judah Loew ben Bezalel is buried here, with a majestic lion on his tomb. The rabbi is known for creating the Golem of clay, which was supposed to protect Prague’s Jewish community.
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Over 12 000 tombstones protrude from the ground in this old cemetery, that dates back to the 15th century. Prague’s rabbi Judah Loew ben Bezalel is buried here, with a majestic lion on his tomb. The rabbi is known for creating the Golem of clay, which was supposed to protect Prague’s Jewish community.