Ostia Synagogue, Ancient Jewish synagogue ruins in Ostia, Italy
The rectangular main hall of the synagogue features a curved back wall with a podium for Torah readings and four marble columns at its corners.
The synagogue building dates from Emperor Claudius's reign between 41-54 AD and remained active as a place of worship until the fifth century AD.
The archaeological site reveals marble decorations depicting Jewish symbols including the menorah, shofar, ethrog, and lulav preserved in gilded reliefs near the apse.
The synagogue complex contains multiple rooms including a kitchen with a furnace for unleavened bread preparation and storage areas for wine and olive oil.
An inscription found at the site records a donation by Mindus Faustus for an ark to store sacred scrolls during the second century AD.
Location: Roma Capitale
Architectural style: ancient Roman architecture
Address: Viale dei Romagnoli, 717 - 00119 Roma (RM)
GPS coordinates: 41.74889,12.28861
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:09
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