Gaza synagogue

Gaza synagogue
Section of the synagogue's mosaic floor
Religion
AffiliationJudaism (former)
Ecclesiastical or organisational status
StatusRuins
Location
LocationRimal, Gaza City
CountryState of Palestine
Gaza synagogue is located in Gaza Strip
Gaza synagogue
Location of the ancient synagogue ruins in Gaza City
Geographic coordinates31°31′13.92″N 34°25′57.17″E / 31.5205333°N 34.4325472°E / 31.5205333; 34.4325472
Architecture
StyleByzantine architecture
Completed508 CE

The Gaza synagogue is a former ancient Jewish synagogue, that was built in 508 CE during the Byzantine period, Located in the ancient port city of Gaza, then known as "Maiumas", currently the Rimal district of Gaza City, in the State of Palestine, the archeological ruins of the former synagogue were discovered in 1965.[1]: 368 

  1. ^ Urman, Dan; McCracken Flesher, Paul Virgil (January 1998). Ancient synagogues. BRILL. ISBN 90-04-11254-5 – via Google Books.