Ashaghi Mahalla Synagogue
Ashaghi Mahalla Synagogue, in translation from Azerbaijani - "Synagogue of the Lower Quarter" (Azerbaijani: Aşağı məhəllə sinaqoqu), is a synagogue of the 19th century located in the city of Oghuz in the Republic of Azerbaijan.[1][2][3]
Ashaghi Mahalla Synagogue | |
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Azerbaijani: Aşağı məhəllə sinaqoqu | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Judaism |
Location | |
Location | Oğuz |
Country | Azerbaijan |
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Geographic coordinates | 41°3′24.703″N 47°27′46.145″E |
Architecture | |
Type | synagogue |
Completed | 1849 |
Materials | brick |
History
The Synagogue of the Lower Quarter, located on Gudrat Aghakishiev Street in the city of Oghuz, was built in 1849. After Soviet occupation, the synagogues edifice was used as a warehouse. After Azerbaijan regained its independence, the synagogue was restored by the local Jews (1992-1994). Although more than a century and a half have passed, the pillars used in the construction of the synagogue remain intact.[1][2]
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References
- ""Aşağı məhəllə" sinaqoqu" (in Azerbaijani). The State Committee on Religious Associations of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Archived from the original on November 20, 2018. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- "Azərbaycanda fəaliyyət göstərən sinaqoqlar" (in Azerbaijani). Bakı Beynəlxalq Multikulturalizm Mərkəzi. November 17, 2020. Archived from the original on December 5, 2020. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- Xəyalə Sadıqova (August 8, 2015). "Azərbaycanda dini inanclarını maneəsiz şəkildə yaşayan azlıqlardan biri də yəhudilərdir" (in Azerbaijani). Zaman. Archived from the original on December 23, 2017. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
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