The 800-year-old enigma: Was this French village's tower once a synagogue?

The 800-year-old enigma: Was this French village's tower once a synagogue?

Could a 12th-century Jewish synagogue be hiding in the French countryside? Let's unravel the mystery.

Situated in Peyrusse-le-Roc, France, the Synagogue de Peyrusse-le-Roc has been a historical monument since 1992. Part of the local Church, the tower, notably marked by its brick construction, stands out as a 'monument historique'. However, the mystery lingers as to whether a Jewish community resided in the area during the Middle Ages. It's proposed that this tower may have served as a house of worship for that community. But, the question remains, where is the evidence now?

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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