Traces of Jewish Life in Iraq

The history of the Jews in Iraq has been documented since the Babylonian captivity, which began c. 586 C.E. During this period, Jews who had settled in and around Babylon were quickly assimilated into Babylonian society. Iraqi Jews not only flourished at this time, they also represented the oldest and most significant religious-historic Jewish community in the world. The Talmud dates from this period. In the 20th century, many Jews left the country as a result of persecution and pogroms following the Arab-Israeli war (1948).

  • Mausoleum of the Prophet David
    Mausoleum of the Prophet David Mausoleum of the Prophet David
  • Ancient Buildings in the Jewish Quarter of Baghdad
    Ancient Buildings in the Jewish Quarter of Baghdad Ancient Buildings in the Jewish Quarter of Baghdad
  • The Old Jewish Quarter in Kirkuk
    The Old Jewish Quarter in Kirkuk The Old Jewish Quarter in Kirkuk
  • Sepulchre of the Prophet Esra in Kirkuk
    Sepulchre of the Prophet Esra in Kirkuk Sepulchre of the Prophet Esra in Kirkuk
  • Jewish Bazaar ''Suq Daniel'' in Baghdad
    Jewish Bazaar ''Suq Daniel'' in Baghdad Jewish Bazaar ''Suq Daniel'' in Baghdad
  • The Burial Site of the Jewish Prophet Hanani in Kirkuk
    The Burial Site of the Jewish Prophet Hanani in Kirkuk The Burial Site of the Jewish Prophet Hanani in Kirkuk
  • Jewish House in the Province Missan
    Jewish House in the Province Missan Jewish House in the Province Missan
  • Ceiling Panel of an Old Jewish House
    Ceiling Panel of an Old Jewish House Ceiling Panel of an Old Jewish House
  • Burial Site of the Prophet Nahum in Al-Qosh
    Burial Site of the Prophet Nahum in Al-Qosh Burial Site of the Prophet Nahum in Al-Qosh
  • Destroyed Synagogue in the Province of Ninve
    Destroyed Synagogue in the Province of Ninve Destroyed Synagogue in the Province of Ninve
  • Old Jewish Cemetary in Sadr-City, Baghdad
    Old Jewish Cemetary in Sadr-City, Baghdad Old Jewish Cemetary in Sadr-City, Baghdad