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Central Synagogue of Aleppo
Central Synagogue of Aleppo
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Central Synagogue of Aleppo
Central Synagogue of Aleppo, also known as Al-Bandara Synagogue, is an ancient synagogue located in the city of Aleppo, Syria. It was built in the 9th century AD and was later expanded in the 15th and 16th centuries AD. The synagogue is noted as being the original place of the Aleppo codex, a manuscript of the Hebrew Bible that was written in the 10th century AD.
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Country: Syria
District: Aleppo Governorate
Category: Jewish Synagogues
Site History: 9th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Jewish
Later Cultures: Jewish
Site Features: Jewish Monuments
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Elevation: 380 m
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