War-ravaged landmarks in Iraq’s Mosul are reopening after UNESCO-led restoration project
A UNESCO-led project is restoring historic landmarks in Iraq's Mosul, including the Al-Hadbaa Minaret and key churches, after ...
Mosul’s renowned minaret restored from ravages of Islamic State
Mosul’s Grand al-Nuri Mosque, known for its eight-century-old leaning minaret, destroyed by Islamic State militants in 2017, ...
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Iraq’s iconic ‘hunchback’ minaret of Mosul rebuilt using original bricks after destruction under Islamic State rule
The leaning minaret of Mosul in northern Iraq has been restored using its original brickwork, years after it was reduced to ...
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Iraq's famed 'hunchback' of Mosul rebuilt brick by brick
The mosque and minaret were destroyed in June 2017 during the battle to oust IS from Mosul, and Iraq's authorities accused the jihadists of planting explosives before their withdrawal. The minaret ...
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Historic Landmarks in Iraq's Mosul Are Reopening as the City Heals From Islamic State Devastation
Historic Landmarks in Iraq's Mosul Are Reopening ... UNESCO’s experience in Mosul will shape its approach to restoring other cultural sites in war-torn areas -- including neighboring Syria ...
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War-ravaged landmarks in Iraq’s Mosul are reopening after UNESCO-led restoration project
Before 2003, the city was home to around 50,000 Christians. Many fled when IS seized control in 2014, and today, fewer than 20 Christian families remain as permanent residents. Originally opened in ...