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Trip Planner:   Africa  /  Egypt  /  Cairo Governorate  /  Cairo  /  Synagogue Ben Ezra

Synagogue Ben Ezra, Cairo

4.0
#13 of 53 in Historic Sites in Cairo
Religious Site · Hidden Gem · Historic Site
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The oldest remaining synagogue in Cairo, Synagogue Ben Ezra stands as the place where thousands of original medieval scrolls in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Judeo-Arabic language were discovered. According to legend, the synagogue sits on the site where Pharaoh's daughter found the ark with baby Moses. Other sources say the synagogue was originally a Coptic church which was sold to the Jews in 882 because of the high taxes Christians had to pay at the time to the Muslim rulers. The geniza (store room with manuscripts) was discovered in the 1890s during the reconstruction of the original building. Plan my trip to Cairo with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.
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  • By Redleg93
    Definitely worth a stop when visiting this area of Cairo. This site has an interesting mix of history, as it was originally a church and then converted about a century ago. No pictures allowed inside. 
    Definitely worth a stop when visiting this area of Cairo. This site has an interesting mix of history, as it was originally a church and then converted about a century ago. No pictures allowed inside.  more »
  • By shapgo
    This site is also known as the El-Geniza Synagogue and is located in Coptic Cairo so you might want to explore that history as well while you are in the vicinity. Local legend says that it is... 
    This site is also known as the El-Geniza Synagogue and is located in Coptic Cairo so you might want to explore that history as well while you are in the vicinity. Local legend says that it is...  more »
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  • By Mishawnuodo _ (Mish)
    If only it had been open! Will have to return when it is
  • By Martin Brodbeck
    Closed for reconstruction at the moment, the guy sitting at the gate shows you some photos on the phone.
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