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Gaza synagogue | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Judaism (former) |
Ecclesiastical or organisational status | |
Status | Ruins |
Location | |
Location | Rimal, Gaza City |
Country | State of Palestine |
Location of the ancient synagogue ruins in Gaza City | |
Geographic coordinates | 31°31′13.92″N 34°25′57.17″E / 31.5205333°N 34.4325472°E |
Architecture | |
Style | Byzantine architecture |
Completed | 508 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