Memory of Cultural Heritage - Jewish Cemeteries in the Upper Silesia Agglomeration, Poland

Abstract The complex history of the lands comprising today's Upper Silesian Agglomeration has left a wealth of diverse memorabilia and monuments, including those related not only to Poles, but also to people of other origins, such as Jews. Jewish cemeteries and the tombstones in them are a historical testimony to this community. These cemeteries remain a priceless book of memory, commemorating the history of the Jewish community in the Upper Silesian Agglomeration. An article focuses on the state of preservation of 17 Jewish cemeteries in the cities of the Upper Silesian Agglomeration. The conclusion contains information on the efforts made to preserve these cemeteries and to document information about these burial sites.