<P> Aceldama, Akeldama or Hakeldama (Aramaic: חקל דמא; field of blood) is the Aramaic name for a place in Jerusalem associated with Judas Iscariot, one of the original twelve apostles of Jesus . </P> <P> The earth in this area is composed of rich clay and was formerly used by potters . For this reason the field was known as the Potter's Field . The clay had a strong red colour, which may be the origin of the modern name . It continued to be used as a burial place for non-Jews up to the first quarter of the 19th century . </P>

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