Photo credit / rights: Context photograph: Old City of Basra, 1954 — public domain in Iraq per Commons
Basra · Synagogue
Tweig Synagogue
Permanent ID · IJHDA-SITE-0021
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Briefing
A synagogue in the Ashar area of Basra, built by the Tweig family in the twentieth century. Located in Basra, 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 Surviving photographs, architectural evidence and historical references help preserve the memory of the site and its community.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
- Basra
- Type
- Synagogue
- Permanent ID
- IJHDA-SITE-0021
Source
Photo credit / rights: Context photograph: Old City of Basra, 1954 — public domain in Iraq per Commons
Suggested citation
Iraqi Jewish Heritage Library & Digital Archive, “Tweig Synagogue,” IJHDA-SITE-0021, Accessed 14 August 2026. https://iraqdiplomaticdoor.com/heritage/sites/tweig-synagogue/