... Nice views of the "Mikwe" a rare monumental, and well-preserved medieval ritual bath situated in the former Jewish quarter located directly on the banks of the Gera River, which provided the necessary flowing water... the water supply in the basin still works today... you can view the ancient Mikwe bath at any time through a window in the top of the shelter, or for a closer look, you must join one of the guided tours... in addition to the synagogue and cemetery, a mikveh was (and is) an important part of Jewish ritual cleansing after contact with the dead, blood, or other religiously impure things... today, a modern building serves to protect the archaeological find... Thanks Dustin!【ツ】
2007, archaeologists discovered the medieval Erfurt Mikveh, dating back to the 13th century. It was used by the first and second Jewish communities until the city council forced the Jews of Erfurt to emigrate in 1453. The font was filled in and the room above was used as a cellar until the 20th century.
The Jewish-Medieval Heritage of Erfurt comprises three medieval Jewish buildings from the heydays of Jewish life in Central Europe.
The Old Synagogue, the Mikveh and the Stone House were embedded within the architecture of their Christian surroundings. The authentically preserved buildings are among the rare remaining examples from this period before the pogroms of the 14th century started.
In the Mikveh, along with the Old Synagogue and the Stone House, was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Stamp:
Stumbling Blocks
(Issued 04-12-2025)
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