The holy sites which point to Iraq's Jewish heritage
Agence France-Presse
May. 08, 2009. 06:56 AM EST
Iraq used to be home to one of the Middle East's most thriving Jewish communities, attracted amon... More »
Iraq used to be home to one of the Middle East's most thriving Jewish communities, attracted among other things by the wealth of holy sites going back to ancient Mesopotamia. Wars, politics and the creation of Israel meant most Jews left Iraq -- yet the Jewish shrines are still maintained, and revered, by Iraq's Muslims. « Less
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