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Al-Uzair · Shrine / Tomb
Tomb of Ezra
Permanent ID · IJHDA-SITE-0013
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Briefing
A long-standing Jewish and Muslim pilgrimage site on the Tigris associated with Ezra the Scribe. Located in Al-Uzair, it is preserved here as part of Iraq’s Jewish heritage. The site belongs to a long tradition of pilgrimage and religious memory. Traditional identifications are presented as part of the historical and devotional record.
Record details
- Location
- Al-Uzair
- Type
- Shrine / Tomb
- Permanent ID
- IJHDA-SITE-0013
Source
Suggested citation
Iraqi Jewish Heritage Library & Digital Archive, “Tomb of Ezra,” IJHDA-SITE-0013, Accessed 14 August 2026. https://iraqdiplomaticdoor.com/heritage/sites/tomb-of-ezra/