Photo credit / rights: Context photograph: Old City of Basra, 1954 — public domain in Iraq per Commons
Basra · Cemetery
Jewish Cemetery
Permanent ID · IJHDA-SITE-0023
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Briefing
The documented Jewish cemetery of Basra. Located in Basra, it is preserved here as part of Iraq’s Jewish heritage. The cemetery preserves an important record of family, community and burial traditions. Surviving inscriptions and physical remains contribute to the historical record of Jewish life in Iraq.
Record details
- Location
- Basra
- Type
- Cemetery
- Permanent ID
- IJHDA-SITE-0023
Source
Photo credit / rights: Context photograph: Old City of Basra, 1954 — public domain in Iraq per Commons
Suggested citation
Iraqi Jewish Heritage Library & Digital Archive, “Jewish Cemetery,” IJHDA-SITE-0023, Accessed 14 August 2026. https://iraqdiplomaticdoor.com/heritage/sites/jewish-cemetery/