Synagoge / Church

Jordan / Jaras /
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using a building of unknown purpuse of the 3rd century, it was changed into a synagoge in the 4th century, thus being the only jewish religious building in Gerasa. In 530/31, bishop Paul let a church build above the synagoge: a basilica with two entrances, that was used by the Christian community even after the demolishing of the Byzantine mosaics by muslims in the early 8th century.
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Coordinates:   32°16'57"N   35°53'23"E
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