Jewish gravesite inscriptions

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    Brian23032
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    I have noticed it is common to inscribe the Hebrew "pe" and "nun" letters on Jewish tombstones. What is the significance and meaning of this?

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    Laura
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    It stands for "Po nikbar" which means, "Here is buried."

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    Name : Laura, Gender : F, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, City : Baltimore, State : MD Country : United States, Occupation : Student, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, 
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