Synagogue karaïte Anan Ben David, Karaite synagogue in Old City, Israel
Located several meters below street level, the rectangular building features two naves separated by pillars and cross-ribbed vaulted ceilings spanning the interior space.
The synagogue dates from the Mamluk period and suffered extensive damage during the 1948 War of Independence before undergoing complete restoration between 1967 and 1982.
The prayer hall incorporates Torah scroll niches on the eastern wall while maintaining gender separation through a partition screen at the western end.
The synagogue houses a museum that visitors can explore, though access to the main prayer area remains restricted to viewing through a small window.
Following Karaite tradition, the synagogue's subterranean location reflects Psalm 130's reference to calling upon the Lord from the depths.
Location: Jerusalem
GPS coordinates: 31.77536,35.23216
Latest update: March 7, 2025 20:57
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