Archaeologists Fully Uncover Central Bimah of Vilna’s Great Synagogue After 70 Years
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First reported by Ynet · 31 minutes ago
What happened
Archaeologists have fully uncovered the central bimah of Vilna’s Great Synagogue in Lithuania after 70 years, revealing prayer hall sections, colorful floors, and plaques with worshippers’ names. The synagogue, destroyed during World War II and Soviet rule, was a major Jewish spiritual center linked to the Vilna Gaon. The ongoing excavations aim to preserve and showcase this historic site for the Jewish community and public.
- 01The central bimah of Vilna’s Great Synagogue was fully uncovered after 70 years of destruction.
- 02Excavations revealed prayer hall parts, women’s gallery, colorful floors, and seat plaques with names.
- 03Plaques included names of worshippers and a wealthy family involved in community leadership.
- 04A metal plaque with the Ten Commandments was also found, highlighting religious life.
- 05The synagogue was a 17th-century Renaissance-Baroque spiritual center in Vilna, known as Jerusalem of Lithuania.
- 06Excavations are funded by the Goodwill Foundation and involve the Lithuanian Jewish community.
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