Name of Object:

Raqqi Synagogue, Damascus

Other name of the Object (second name):

Courtyard, demonstrating the architectural vicinity to dwellings

Location:

Berlin, Germany

Holding Institution:

Museum of Islamic Art at the Pergamon Museum, State Museums

 About Museum of Islamic Art at the Pergamon Museum, State Museums, Berlin

Date of Object:

Contemporary photo (1998)

Description:

The Raqqi Synagogue is a basalt construction from the late 19th century in Damascus. It was one of the several synagogues in the city, all of them built or rebuilt in the 19th century. Thus, the are relatively new in comparison to the long history of Jews in city. Its architectural style and decoration is very close to urban dwellings of the period. In 2011, extensive renovation plans for this important synagogue were passed.

Type of Object

Photograph

Citation of this web page:

Stefan Weber "Raqqi Synagogue, Damascus" in "Sharing History", Museum With No Frontiers, 2026.
https://sharinghistory.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;AWE;de;13;en

Prepared by: Stefan Weber

MWNF Working Number: DE 013