Eupatorian Kenassas

The Eupatorian Kenassas is the temple complex of Crimean Karaites (karaev) located in Yevpatoria, Crimea. 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.

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
Architecture
TypeKenesa
Completed1837
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