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Mosul · Historic Quarter

Old Jewish Quarter

Permanent ID · IJHDA-SITE-0015

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Briefing

The historic Mosul quarter where Jewish families, craftsmen, merchants and communal institutions were concentrated. Located in Mosul, it is preserved here as part of Iraq’s Jewish heritage. The quarter reflects the everyday life of a Jewish community through its streets, homes, workshops, places of worship and communal institutions.

Record details

Location
Mosul
Type
Historic Quarter
Permanent ID
IJHDA-SITE-0015

Source

Suggested citation

Iraqi Jewish Heritage Library & Digital Archive, “Old Jewish Quarter,” IJHDA-SITE-0015, Accessed 14 August 2026. https://iraqdiplomaticdoor.com/heritage/sites/old-jewish-quarter/