Židovský hřbitov v Teplicích
The Jewish cemetery in Teplice

Author(s): Lucie B. Petrusová
Subject(s): Cultural history, Jewish studies, Museology & Heritage Studies, Ethnohistory, Recent History (1900 till today), 19th Century, Fascism, Nazism and WW II
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: Jewish cemetery; Teplice; Nazi occupation; gravestones; preservation; cultural monument;
Summary/Abstract: The Jewish cemetery in Teplice, has been established in 1862 and still in use until today. It details the existence of two older cemeteries in the town, with the first dating back to the late 15th century and located southeast of the town walls. The second cemetery, known as the "old cemetery," was used from 1669 until its closure in 1862 due to capacity issues and urban expansion. The document highlights the destruction of these cemeteries during the Nazi occupation, with many gravestones repurposed or lost. The current cemetery, part of a multi-denominational municipal cemetery, features a variety of gravestones, including traditional Jewish symbols and influences from classicism and Art Nouveau. The text emphasizes the importance of preserving this historical site, which contains over three thousand gravestones and serves as a significant cultural monument in the region.

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