Eupatorian Kenassas
Entrance to the Karaite Kenassa in Yevpatoria
Religion
AffiliationKaraite
StatusActive
Location
LocationYevpatoria
Territory Crimea
Geographic coordinates45°11′55″N 33°22′27″E / 45.19861°N 33.37417°E / 45.19861; 33.37417
Architecture
TypeKenesa
Completed1837

The Eupatorian Kenassas is a temple complex of Crimean Karaites (karaev) located in Yevpatoria, Crimea.[1] It covers an area of 0.25 hectares and consists of large and small meeting spaces, religious schools (Midrash), charity dining, household courtyards, and multiple courtyards. The kenesa has been a centre of the religious life of the Karaites of Yevpatoria since 1837.

References

  1. Complex of Karaite Kenassas in Eupatoria and Other Kenassas Around the World. Vadim Mireyev. 2006. pp. 4–20.
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