The Synagogue of Los Golondrinos of Toledo: An Archaeological Study
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In the Alacava neighborhood, within the Jewish quarter of Toledo, archaeological studies and excavations have been carried out, providing information about the existence and location of the Synagogue of Los Golondrinos. However, it was in the year 2020 when the current archaeological intervention was conducted, definitively confirming the presence of this building. This makes it one of the 12 synagogues that Toledo is known to have had, as indicated by bibliographic documentation. The quantity of remains that have been uncovered is astonishing and provides insights into aspects such as the interior partitioning and organization. Combined with the discoveries from the previous intervention in the adjacent building, we now have an overall view of the structure. This allows us to formulate hypotheses about its relationship with other nearby buildings and structures. This study focuses on presenting the Synagogue of Los Golondrinos, which is one of the best peninsular examples of a late medieval neighborhood synagogue.