Photo credit / rights: Context photograph: Duhok Governorate — Omer Barwary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Dohuk · Shrine / Tomb
Tomb of Ovadiah
Permanent ID · IJHDA-SITE-0029
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Briefing
A Jewish heritage site in the Dohuk region associated with the prophet Ovadiah in local tradition. Located in Dohuk, 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
- Dohuk
- Type
- Shrine / Tomb
- Permanent ID
- IJHDA-SITE-0029
Source
Photo credit / rights: Context photograph: Duhok Governorate — Omer Barwary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Suggested citation
Iraqi Jewish Heritage Library & Digital Archive, “Tomb of Ovadiah,” IJHDA-SITE-0029, Accessed 14 August 2026. https://iraqdiplomaticdoor.com/heritage/sites/tomb-of-ovadiah/