Photo credit / rights: Context photograph: Jewish life in Iraqi Kurdistan, Rawanduz 1905 — public domain in Iraq per Commons
Gerzengel · Jewish Village
Gerzengel Jewish Village
Permanent ID · IJHDA-SITE-0040
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Briefing
A former Jewish settlement in Iraqi Kurdistan associated with communal prayer, burial and village life. Located in Gerzengel, it is preserved here as part of Iraq’s Jewish heritage. The settlement represents a distinctive chapter in the history of Jewish life in Iraq, linking homes, worship, education, burial and local memory.
Record details
- Location
- Gerzengel
- Type
- Jewish Village
- Permanent ID
- IJHDA-SITE-0040
Source
Photo credit / rights: Context photograph: Jewish life in Iraqi Kurdistan, Rawanduz 1905 — public domain in Iraq per Commons
Suggested citation
Iraqi Jewish Heritage Library & Digital Archive, “Gerzengel Jewish Village,” IJHDA-SITE-0040, Accessed 14 August 2026. https://iraqdiplomaticdoor.com/heritage/sites/gerzengel-jewish-village/