Synagogue · Egypt
Ben Ezra Synagogue
An Old Cairo synagogue closely associated with the documents of the Cairo Geniza.
Where it is
30.0057, 31.2310
Why go
The synagogue’s furnishings combine Jewish religious elements with regional decorative traditions, including arabesque work and mother-of-pearl inlay. Its historic geniza accumulated documents over centuries; these manuscripts are now held in collections around the world. The building and the dispersed manuscript collection are distinct subjects.
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