Archeologists in eastern Germany uncovered the
remains of a mikvah dating back to the 13th century. The
Jewish ritual bath was found in the cellar of a building located in
Erfurt, the capital city of Thuringia, according to a report Thursday by the German news outlet Deutsche Welle. The two-story-high
mikvah is in good condition, according to Sven Ostritz of the Thuringian
state authority for historical protection and archeology.
Though few German towns have evidence of Jewish life in the medieval
ages, Erfurt also boasts the remains of a synagogue, which is
being renovated. The city apparently is attempting to install a
permanent exhibition on Jewish life within the region.”Tourists only
visit cities where they are offered something unique,” Thuringia Jewish community head Wolfgang
Nossen told Deutsche Welle.
