Synagogue in Ankara

The Synagogue in Ankara is a Sephardi synagogue completed in 1834. The synagogue was rebuilt in 1907 and 1997. This stone building still serves as a synagogue.

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Synagogue in Kilis

The Synagogue in Kilis dates from before 1886. The walls of the building collapsed in 1980. This stone synagogue is now abandoned.

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Tokalı Church

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