Караимская коллекция из фондов Центрального музея Тавриды
Karaite Collection from the Funds of the Central Museum of Taurida

Summary/Abstract: The objects of study are artifacts from the Karaite collection, which is kept in the funds of the State Budgetary Institution of the Republic of Crimea the Central Museum of Taurida. The history of its formation is also studied. The collection includes a large number of exhibits directly related to the history of the Karaites of the Crimea. Among the items of this collection are especially interesting manuscripts, elements of decoration of the Karaite kenases, religious objects, jewelry and household products, as well as rare photographs and documents. Materials stored in other museum depositories in the Republic of Crimea were also taken into account. The ethnographic and historical and cultural value of the Karaite collection’s items has been demonstrated. Unfortunately, some of the artifacts previously listed in the collection were lost due to the anti-religious policy of the Soviet state as well as during the Great Patriotic War.

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