Zelene Jewish Cemetery
Cemetery Information
Country
Slovakia
Region
Banská Bystrica
District
Poltar
Settlement
Zelene
Site address
The cemetery is located opposite the swimming pool, on 13 Januara Street, near the South East exit of the village in the direction of Poltar. It is also opposite two large oak trees by the side of the road. To reach it, pass through the garden of the abandoned house.
GPS coordinates
48.428719, 19.782817
Perimeter length
71 metres
Is the cemetery demolished
no
Type and height of existing fence
It is fenced by a broken metal mesh fence on the rear side.
Preservation condition
Fenced and protected Jewish cemetery
General site condition
The cemetery is situated in a private garden. The owners of the house died many years ago and it is now abandoned. However, it is for sale. There is a significant amount of vegetation on the site, as well as fallen branches from trees.
Number of existing gravestones
19. Half of the matzevot lie toppled on the ground. They most likely fell down due to their age.
Date of oldest tombstone
1904 (the earliest tombstone found by ESJF)
Date of newest tombstone
1921 (the latest tombstone found by ESJF)
Urgency of erecting a fence
Low
Land ownership
Private
Preserved construction on site
No
Drone surveys
Yes
Historical overview
Given the oldest preserved tombstone is dated 1904, it can be inferred the cemetery was already in use by the early 20th century.
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