Photo credit / rights: The Jews of Kurdistan, Erich Brauer (1947) — public domain in Iraq per Commons
Amediye · Synagogue
Navi Yehezqel Synagogue
Permanent ID · IJHDA-SITE-0028
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Briefing
A historic synagogue/tomb complex in Amediye documented in photographs from the 1940s. Located in Amediye, 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 Surviving photographs, architectural evidence and historical references help preserve the memory of the site and its community.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
- Amediye
- Type
- Synagogue
- Permanent ID
- IJHDA-SITE-0028
Source
Suggested citation
Iraqi Jewish Heritage Library & Digital Archive, “Navi Yehezqel Synagogue,” IJHDA-SITE-0028, Accessed 14 August 2026. https://iraqdiplomaticdoor.com/heritage/sites/navi-yehezqel-synagogue/