Central Synagogue of Aleppo, Ancient synagogue in Aleppo, Syria
The Central Synagogue features a raised pulpit called Kiseh Eliyahu, multiple prayer halls, and seven arks distributed across different sections of the building.
Built during the Byzantine period between the fourth and fifth centuries CE, the synagogue underwent reconstructions after destruction by Mongols in 1400 and riots in 1947.
The synagogue contained separate prayer sections for different Jewish traditions, reflecting the diversity of Aleppo's Jewish community through the centuries.
The building includes open-air courtyards that allowed religious services during warm weather and a study hall located above the main prayer area.
For five centuries, this synagogue safeguarded the Aleppo Codex, one of the most important manuscripts of the Hebrew Bible until its removal in 1947.
Location: Aleppo
GPS coordinates: 36.20196,37.14970
Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15
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