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The Museum of Mountain Jews, Jewish heritage museum in Red Settlement, Azerbaijan

The Museum of Mountain Jews occupies a restored 19th-century Karzhog Synagogue building with two floors of exhibitions and a basement conference area.

The synagogue structure served as an agricultural warehouse during the Soviet period until its transformation into a museum through a restoration project in 2017.

The museum displays traditional artifacts, religious items, and documents that present the history of Mountain Jews who maintained their customs in the Caucasus region.

Visitors can access the museum at Rashbil Zakharyayev Street 7 in Red Settlement, with optimal visiting conditions from spring through autumn.

The exhibition includes a dedicated section to National Hero Albert Agarunov, displaying his medal and contributions to Azerbaijan's military history.

Location: Guba

Official opening: 2020

Website: https://jewish-museum.az

GPS coordinates: 41.36745,48.50966

Latest update: March 20, 2025 06:05

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