Synagogue of Philippopolis

Synagogue of Philippopolis
Synagogue of Philippopolis
A model of the former ancient synagogue
Religion
AffiliationJudaism (former)
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusSynagogue
(3rd–6th century AD)
StatusAbandoned; destroyed
Location
Location
CountryBulgaria
Map of Plovdiv city center
Map of Plovdiv city center
Location of the ancient synagogue
in modern-day Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Geographic coordinates42°08′43″N 24°45′19″E / 42.1453°N 24.7553°E / 42.1453; 24.7553
Architecture
Completed3rd century AD
Destroyed6th century AD (abandoned)
Specifications
Direction of façadeSouth
Length13.5 metres (44 ft)
Width (nave)14.2 metres (47 ft)

The Synagogue of Philippopolis is a former Jewish synagogue, built in ancient Philippopolis. The synagogue run-ins are located on Maria Luiza Blvd, in the city of Plovdiv, in modern-day Bulgaria. Built in the 3rd century AD, the synagogue is the only ancient Jewish temple found in Bulgaria.[1] The foundation of the temple, on part of the mosaic floor, is preserved.

  1. ^ Kesyakova, Elena; Pizhev, Alexander; Shivachev, Stefan; Petrova, Nedyalka (1999). A book for Plovdiv. Plovdiv: The Polygraph. pp. 57–61. ISBN 954-9529-27-4.