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I have noted very close-set graves in Jewish cemeteries, with almost no room in between in any direction, even if the graveyard has room available. I have not seen that elsewhere, but I'm no cemetery expert. Is that a characteristic of Jewish cemeteries for some reason? A2Kafir 23:12, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

As the images show, there are also jewish cemetries with much space between the tombstones, which seem to be scattered randomly.

So the characterixtic seems to be irregular placement in various forms. However, this can also be seen on old christian cemeteries.

--Ikar.us (talk) 15:02, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Isn't there a tradition of equality with regards to Jewish gravestones? That's why you don't see too many grandiose and tall monuments in those burial-grounds. Also, watch out for a) rocks on tombstones, b)water containers (perhaps pouring water) engraved on Levite tombstones, c) Kohenic blessing of the hands on Kohen tombstones. 204.52.215.107 (talk) 13:58, 20 May 2008 (UTC)