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Molla Rabi Synagogue, Isfahan, Iran

Isfahan, Iran

The Molla Rabi (ملا ربيع, מולה רבי) Synagogue in Isfahan (Esfahan, אספהאן, اصفهان), Iran. 

Description

Features 

Three synagogues are located in the same complex: 1) Molla Rabi, 2) Jima'ati, and 3) Bozorg.1 There is a common entrance and corridor which leads to three doors, one for each synagogue.2

The synagogue itself has a main prayer hall with white arches and blue detailing leading to domed ceilings, and teal blue tile detailing the internal walls.3 The entire synagogue is lit by octagonal skylights in the center of the domes.4

Isfahan, Iran

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Sources

Notes


1. Gharipour, Mohammed. “Kanisa-Yi Mulla Rabi'isfahan, Iran.” Archnet. Archnet, 2017. https://www.archnet.org/sites/18571. 
2. Ibid.
3. Ibid.
4. Ibid.


Works Cited


Coordinates via M.G. and the Isfahan Synagogues Project.


Gharipour, Mohammed. “Kanisa-Yi Mulla Rabi'isfahan, Iran.” Archnet. Archnet, 2017. https://www.archnet.org/sites/18571. 


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