Priene Synagogue

Priene Synagogue
The former synagogue ruins, in 2015
Religion
AffiliationJudaism (former)
Ecclesiastical or organizational status
StatusArchaeological site
Location
LocationPriene, Güllübahçe, Söke, Aydın Province, Aegean Region
CountryTurkey
Priene Synagogue is located in Turkey Aegean
Priene Synagogue
Location of the former synagogue ruins in modern-day Aegean Region of Turkey
Geographic coordinates37°39′30.8″N 27°17′44.4″E / 37.658556°N 27.295667°E / 37.658556; 27.295667
Architecture
TypeSynagogue architecture
StyleRoman architecture
Completed2nd century CE[a]
MaterialsStone
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The Priene Synagogue is a former ancient Jewish synagogue, that was discovered in the modern-day town of Priene in Güllübahçe, Söke, in the Aydın Province, in the Aegean Region, on the western boundary of Turkey. The former synagogue building is now an archaeological site and Jewish museum.

  1. ^ a b "Ancient Synagogue in Priene". Historic Synagogues of Europe. Foundation for Jewish Heritage and the Center for Jewish Art at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. n.d. Retrieved September 14, 2024.


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