Ashaghi Mahalla Synagogue Explained

Building Name:Ashaghi Mahalla Synagogue
Native Name:Azerbaijani: Aşağı məhəllə sinaqoqu
Image Upright:1.4
Map Type:Azerbaijan#Caucasus mountains
Map Relief:1
Map Size:250
Religious Affiliation:Judaism
Location:Gudrat Agakishiyev Street, Oğuz 4800
Status:Synagogue
Functional Status:Active
Architecture Type:Synagogue architecture
Year Completed:1849
Materials:Brick

Ashaghi Mahalla Synagogue (Azerbaijani: Aşağı məhəllə sinaqoqu||Synagogue of the Lower Quarter), is a Jewish synagogue, located in the city of Oghuz in the Republic of Azerbaijan.[1] [2] [3]

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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: "Aşağı məhəllə" sinaqoqu . https://web.archive.org/web/20181120233159/http://www.dqdk.gov.az/az/view/objects/30 . November 20, 2018 . . November 3, 2021 . az.
  2. Web site: Azərbaycanda fəaliyyət göstərən sinaqoqlar . https://web.archive.org/web/20201205174512/http://multikulturalizm.gov.az/post/1728/azerbaycanda-fealiyyet-gosteren-sinaqoqlar.html . December 5, 2020 . November 17, 2020 . Bakı Beynəlxalq Multikulturalizm Mərkəzi . November 3, 2021 . az.
  3. Web site: Azərbaycanda dini inanclarını maneəsiz şəkildə yaşayan azlıqlardan biri də yəhudilərdir . https://web.archive.org/web/20171223215204/http://anl.az/down/meqale/zaman/2015/avqust/450871.htm . December 23, 2017 . Sadıqova, Xəyalə . August 8, 2015 . Zaman . November 3, 2021 . az.