2000-year-old synagogue destroyed in Damascus March 2, 2013 - 15:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - One of the oldest synagogues in the world was destroyed in the Damascus district of Jobar by forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad. According to The Jerusalem Post, a video posted online by the Syrian opposition shows extensive damage done to the outside of the 2,000-years-old synagogue after shelling in the area by the Syrian army. The Jobar synagogue was built atop a cave that according to tradition was used by prophet Elijah to conceal himself from prosecution. The synagogue is said to have been built by the prophet Elisha and repaired during the first century by Eleazar ben Arach. Partner news  Top stories The agent shot in self-defense in the incident, which occurred at Todashev's house, the law enforcement source said. Only three senators on the committee - Republican Ron Paul and Democrats Tom Udall and Chris Murphy - opposed the bill. If true, the exclusion of Rafsanjani and Mashaie would leave the presidential race dominated by hardline conservatives. Amy Elliott, chief administrative officer of the Oklahoma medical examiner's office, said 51 were confirmed dead.   Partner news |  Latest news Armenian President meets ECAC chief  President Sargsyan stressed the role of European Civil Aviation Conference in the development of global and European aviation.Artsakh President holds working consultation Bako Sahakyan held a working consultation on establishing disability groups by the Center of medical and social expertise.Armenian envoy presents credentials to Italian President Giorgio Napolitano voiced confidence that Sargis Ghazaryan will contribute to the strengthening of Armenian-Italian ties.Armenia vs Malta match tickets priced at AMD 3000-8000 Armenia vs Malta 2014 World Cup qualifier is due June 7 in Yerevan’s Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium. |
