Vadul Rashkov Jewish Cemetery
Cemetery Information
Country
Moldova
Region
No administrative division by regions
District
Soldanesti
Settlement
Vadul Rashkov
Site address
Coming from the southern part of the village, turn right from the main street after the kindergarden. Proceed in the direction of Dniester river for 200 metres. The cemetery is situated on the river bank.
GPS coordinates
47.92892, 28.82401
Perimeter length
608 metres
Is the cemetery demolished
no
Type and height of existing fence
There are remnants of ditches and masonry walls which partially demarcate the perimeter.
Preservation condition
Unfenced Jewish cemetery
General site condition
The cemetery is in good condition. Some parts are overgrown with bushes.
Number of existing gravestones
Around 2,500. There are at least four cemetery sections, separated by remnants of ditches. They probably date from different time periods.
Date of oldest tombstone
Supposedly from the 18th century (not found by ESJF expedition)
Date of newest tombstone
1955
Urgency of erecting a fence
High
Land ownership
Property of local community
Preserved construction on site
Drone surveys
Yes
Historical overview
