Joseph's Tomb Tomb

Address: Joseph’s Tomb, Nablus / Balata area, West Bank

Joseph’s Tomb is a shrine traditionally identified by Jews, Samaritans and Muslims as the burial place of the biblical figure Joseph. It is located in the city of Nablus in the northern West Bank.

The site is a small enclosed structure visited for its religious significance rather than as a large archaeological monument. Pilgrims and worshippers of different faiths have long regarded the location as sacred, and access has at times been restricted due to security concerns and local tensions.

The tomb’s identification with the biblical Joseph has a long tradition in local religious practice, and the site has been a flashpoint in modern times owing to political and communal disputes. Control, access and protection arrangements for the site have varied with changing authorities and local conditions.

Joseph’s Tomb stands within the built fabric of Nablus in the West Bank, in the northern central West Bank region. It lies among the older quarters of the city and is reached on foot from nearby streets.

• Religious significance: Traditionally identified as the burial place of the biblical Joseph and located within the city of Nablus in the northern West Bank.

Access and arrangements vary; Joseph’s Tomb is located near Nablus (Shechem). Visits are subject to security arrangements and local coordination. Those intending to visit should check current conditions with local authorities or credible tour operators and respect all restrictions.

• Be extremely mindful of local tensions and security - visiting Joseph's Tomb requires awareness of religious and political sensitivities.
• Respect all restrictions imposed by local authorities and the custodians of the site.
• If planning a visit, check current access conditions and consider visiting with a knowledgeable local guide.