For over 850 years, the leaning minaret of the Great Mosque of al-Nuri stood as an iconic landmark in the Iraqi city of Mosul ...
But Mosul’s churches have long served as hubs for Christians ... also included the restoration of 124 old houses and 100 classrooms, according to a statement. It trained 1,300 local young ...
Originally opened in 1862 in the heart of Mosul’s Old City, Al-Tahira Church was severely damaged during the city’s occupation by ISIS in 2017. The roof collapsed, large parts of the arcades ...
a jewel of the old city, during the battle to retake Mosul. In addition to the Al-Nuri Mosque, the Syriac Catholic Al-Tahira Church and the Hour Church "Our Lady" have been rebuilt. A total of 124 ...
“80% of the Old City had been destroyed ... Azoulay said that the sound of church bells ringing and church choirs singing in Mosul again sends a powerful message. “It sends the message ...
Eighty percent of Mosul's old city was destroyed in the fight against ... which also included Al-Tahira and Our Lady of the Hour churches and 124 heritage houses. The Al-Tahira Church, dating ...
Historic buildings in Mosul, including churches and mosques ... It was not just the churches, mosques and old houses that needed to be repaired, but also the community spirit of those who had ...