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Ancient synagogue of Sagunto

Practical info

Type of location: Closed synagogue

Ancient synagogue of Sagunto

Sang Vella street, sagunto

Historical description

Sagunto

Built on the ruins of the Roman city Saguntum and also called Murviedro, Sagunto probably bears witness to one of the oldest traces of Jewish presence in Spain, dating from the 2nd century. Lead plaques with Hebrew inscriptions have been found on the city’s ... Read more