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Iraq Opens First Museum Dedicated to Jewish History
Iraq's capital, Baghdad, has opened its first museum dedicated to the history of its Jewish community, housed in a former Jewish school. The "Shamash" museum features historical documents, personal items, and video testimonies.
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- 01Iraq's first museum dedicated to Jewish history, "Shamash," has opened in Baghdad.
- 02The museum is located in a historic 1928 Jewish school building on Ar-Rashid Street.
- 03Exhibits include documents, photographs, clothing, and religious artifacts from Iraq's Jewish community.
- 04Over a thousand people visited the museum on its opening day, according to local media.
- 05Descendants of Iraqi Jews living in Israel are reportedly still unable to visit the country freely.
While over a thousand people visited on opening day, the museum's inauguration has sparked debate, with one organization noting that descendants of Iraqi Jews still face restrictions visiting Iraq.
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