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Jewish Cairo
Sha'ar Hashamayim Synagogue Palm tree was often considered a symbol of the Jewish state, and is often mentioned in connection with the architectural ornaments of Solomon’s Temple as well as in the plan of Ezekiel’s temple in the decoration of walls, doors, entrances and rooms (including the Holy of Holies) The date palm is used extensively in the synagogues of Cairo in different places with various forms and sizes as a reference to the ancient temple in Jerusalem. The date palm as the main decorative motif for the whole building, it is represented on facades, inner walls, doors and in the sanctuary.
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