Synagogue of Philippopolis | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Judaism (former) |
Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Synagogue (3rd–6th century AD) |
Status | Abandoned; destroyed |
Location | |
Location |
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Country | Bulgaria |
Geographic coordinates | 42°08′43″N 24°45′19″E / 42.1453°N 24.7553°E |
Architecture | |
Completed | 3rd century AD |
Destroyed | 6th century AD (abandoned) |
Specifications | |
Direction of façade | South |
Length | 13.5 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.