Synagogue of the Kohanim of Djirt, Orthodox synagogue in Hara Kbira, Houmt Souk, Tunisia.
The Synagogue of the Kohanim of Djirt features traditional architectural elements with decorative colored tiles adorning its interior walls and ceiling.
The synagogue bears the name of the ancient Jewish village of Djirt, now known as Erriadh, where the first Jewish settlers established their community.
Following Sephardic customs, this religious center maintains the traditions of Tunisian Jews through regular prayers and community gatherings.
The synagogue stands at coordinates 33.863818 latitude and 10.868268 longitude, within the Jewish quarter of Hara Kbira in Houmt Souk.
According to local accounts, the first Jews who settled in this area were Kohanim members exiled from Jerusalem after the destruction of Solomon's Temple.
Location: Houmt Souk
GPS coordinates: 33.86382,10.86827
Latest update: October 10, 2025 16:34
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