Herat, Afghanistan
Yu Aw Synagogue
The Yu Aw Synagogue is an abandoned Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in the Momanda neighbourhood of the old city of Herat, in western Afghanistan. The area was once known as Mahalla-yi Musahiya, or the "Neighbourhood of the Jews". It is the only synagogue in Herat that has been preserved with most of its original characteristics, although it is currently in a state of disrepair.
- City
- Herat
- Country
- Afghanistan
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
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