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Shim’oni Synagogue of Gafsa
Shim’oni Synagogue of Gafsa
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Shim’oni Synagogue of Gafsa
Shim’oni Synagogue, or Shimoni Synagogue of Gafsa, is a ruined synagogue located in the city of Gafsa in southwestern Tunisia. The foundation of the synagogue dates back to the 19th century AD by the Shimoni family from Djerba.
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Country: Tunisia
District: Gafsa Governorate
Category: Jewish Synagogues
Site History: 19th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Jewish
Later Cultures: Jewish
Site Features: Jewish Monuments
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Elevation: 302 m
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