The two most famous academies were located at Sura and Pumbedita; the Sura academy was originally dominant, but its authority waned towards the end of the Geonic period and the Pumbedita Gaonate gained ascendancy.
The two most famous academies were located at Sura and Pumbedita. The Sura academy was originally dominant. Its authority waned towards the end of the Geonic period. The Pumbedita Gaonate gained ascendancy.