Yad Vashem – Valley of the Communities
Yad Vashem, Valley of the Communities |
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The Valley is a massive 2.5 acre monument literally dug out of the natural bedrock. The names of over 5,000 Jewish communities that were destroyed or barely survived in the Holocaust are engraved on its 107 walls. In the center of the monument stands Beit Hakehillot, which houses a gallery for temporary exhibitions. Visitors can also see a short film there, depicting the world that was.
![Map of Yad Vashem with the Valley of the Communities circled (#23)](images/map_yadvashem.png)