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Jodenbergje, or Jeudenbarchien, is a historic Jewish cemetery in Hardenberg. Its name translates as "Little Jewish Hill". The cemetery is located on a small artificial mound on the banks of the river Overijsselse Vecht. Due to its higher location, the cemetery remained dry when the river overflowed its banks.
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Israel Emanuel was the founder of the Jewish community in Hardenberg. He died in 1766 and was the first to be buried in the cemetery. The last burial in the cemetery took place at the end of the 19th century. A total of 64 gravestones have been preserved.
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Reference
- Joodse begraafplaatsen (Hardenberg) via: nl.wikipedia.org