Eupatorian Kenassas

Eupatorian Kenassas

Entrance to the Karaite Kenassa in Yevpatoria
Basic information
Location Yevpatoria
Geographic coordinates 45°11′55″N 33°22′27″E / 45.19861°N 33.37417°E / 45.19861; 33.37417Coordinates: 45°11′55″N 33°22′27″E / 45.19861°N 33.37417°E / 45.19861; 33.37417
Affiliation Karaite
State  Ukraine
Territory  Crimea
Status Active
Architectural description
Architectural type Kenesa
Completed 1837
Specifications

The Eupatorian Kenassas is the temple complex of Crimean Karaites (karaev) located in Yevpatoria, Crimea, Ukraine. It covers an area of 0.25 hectares and consists of large and small kenesa buildings (meetinghouses), building religious schools (Midrash), charity dining, household courtyards and multiple courtyards (grape, marble, waiting for the prayer Ritual, Memorial). The kenesa has been a centre of the religious life of the Karaites of Yevpatoria since 1837.

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