Eupatorian Kenassas
Karaite synagogue in Crimea, Ukraine
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The Eupatorian Kenassas is a complex of Karaite Jewish synagogues located on Karaimskaya Street in Yevpatoria, Crimea, Ukraine.[2] The synagogue complex is the oldest active Karaite synagogue in the world.[1]
| Eupatorian Kenassas | |
|---|---|
 Entrance to the Karaite Kenassa | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Rite | Karaite Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Synagogue |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Karaimskaya Street, 68, Yevpatoria, Crimea |
| Country | Ukraine |
  Location of the synagogue in Ukraine | |
| Coordinates | 45°11′55″N 33°22′27″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Karaite architecture |
| Established | 1837 (as a congregation) |
| Completed | 1837 |
| Official name | Комплекс кенас (Complex of kenassas) |
| Type | Architecture |
| Reference no. | 010047 |
| [1] | |
Overview
The Crimean Karaites (karaev) complex covers 0.25 hectares (0.62 acres) and consists of large and small meeting spaces, religious schools (Midrash), charity dining, household courtyards, and multiple courtyards. The kenesa has been a centre of the religious life of the Karaites of Yevpatoria since 1837.
Gallery
Courtyard, in 2021
Interior, in 2013
Interior and stained glass windows, in 2013
Exterior, in 2013
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See also
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