Photo credit / rights: Context photograph: Erbil Citadel — Sarchia Khursheed, CC BY-SA 4.0
Erbil · Synagogue
Erbil Citadel Synagogue
Permanent ID · IJHDA-SITE-0044
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Briefing
A synagogue site documented in connection with the historic Jewish presence in Erbil and its citadel area. Located in Erbil, it is preserved here as part of Iraq’s Jewish heritage. It formed part of the religious and communal life of Iraqi Jewry. Surviving photographs, architectural evidence and historical references help preserve the memory of the site and its community.
Record details
- Location
- Erbil
- Type
- Synagogue
- Permanent ID
- IJHDA-SITE-0044
Source
Photo credit / rights: Context photograph: Erbil Citadel — Sarchia Khursheed, CC BY-SA 4.0
Suggested citation
Iraqi Jewish Heritage Library & Digital Archive, “Erbil Citadel Synagogue,” IJHDA-SITE-0044, Accessed 14 August 2026. https://iraqdiplomaticdoor.com/heritage/sites/erbil-citadel-synagogue/