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Mosul · Shared Sacred Site
Tomb of Jonah / Nabi Yunus
Permanent ID · IJHDA-SITE-0020
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Briefing
A site associated with the prophet Jonah and revered across religious traditions; the historic shrine was destroyed in 2014. Located in Mosul, it is preserved here as part of Iraq’s Jewish heritage. Historical photographs, documentary references and credited sources help preserve its place in the wider history of Jewish life in Iraq.
Record details
- Location
- Mosul
- Type
- Shared Sacred Site
- Permanent ID
- IJHDA-SITE-0020
Source
Photo credit / rights: Voice of America — public domain (U.S. federal government)
Suggested citation
Iraqi Jewish Heritage Library & Digital Archive, “Tomb of Jonah / Nabi Yunus,” IJHDA-SITE-0020, Accessed 14 August 2026. https://iraqdiplomaticdoor.com/heritage/sites/tomb-of-jonah-nabi-yunus/