Historic landmarks in Iraq's Mosul are reopening

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 being destroyed by ISIS. View on euronews
Reviving Mosul’s Landmarks: How UNESCO Is Restoring the City’s Soul
By Malak Khaled After years of devastation, Mosul is witnessing a historic revival as its landmarks and cultural heritage sites are being restored. The city, once known for its diversity and historical significance,
Historic landmarks in Iraq's Mosul are reopening as the city heals from Islamic State devastation
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 until it was destroyed by the Islamic State group in 2017
Unesco chief says Mosul ‘beacon of hope’ for Iraq after Al Nuri Mosque restoration completed
A UN project to rebuild some of Iraq’s most famous religious sites has restored cultural vitality and social fabric to the city of Mosul, says Unesco chief Audrey Azoulay, describing the work as the agency's most “ambitious and impactful”.
Iraq: Mosul's historic al-Nuri mosque and al-Hadba minaret rise again
The leaning minaret of Mosul in northern Iraq has been restored using its original brickwork, years after it was reduced to rubble under Islamic State group rule.France 24's James André was in Mosul in 2017,
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Iraq's "Hunchback" Of Mosul, Where ISIS Chief Declared A Caliphate, Rebuilt
The Al-Hadba or "hunchback" minaret is part of the historic Al-Nuri Mosque from where former IS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in ...
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Unesco completes restoration of Mosul heritage sites damaged under Isis
The UN body has brought several religious and other buildings in the Iraqi city back to life as part of an $115 million ...
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Mosul's iconic minaret reopened after destruction by ISIS
The al-Hadba minaret in Iraq’s northern city of Mosul was destroyed by the Islamic State (ISIS) in 2017. UNESCO has been restoring the minaret for years. It was reopened in a ceremony on Wednesday.
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Restoration of Mosul: Rebuilding Identity Amid Ruins
The Al-Hadbaa Minaret in Mosul, destroyed by ISIS in 2017, has been rebuilt through a major international initiative led by ...
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Iraq: How the world helped Mosul rise from the rubble of war
Terrorist fighters with ISIL/Da’esh invaded Iraq’s second city of Mosul in 2014, destroying centuries-old landmarks in a bid ...
Mosul's landmarks rise again after IS destruction
Historic buildings in Mosul, including churches and mosques, are being reopened following years of devastation resulting from ...
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Iraqi Turkmens say Development Road project to boost prosperity in Mosul
Turkmens in Mosul, Iraq, see the Development Road project as a vital initiative to address unemployment and bring lasting ...
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Historic Buildings Re-opened In Mosul After Years Of UNESCO Restoration
Father Olivier Poquillon – a Dominican priest – returned to Mosul to help oversee the restoration of one of the key buildings, the convent of Notre-Dame de l’Heure, known locally as al-Saa’a, which ...
Mosul's historic churches rise again after IS destruction
The IS fighters were not deterred by UNESCO World Heritage status and destroyed ancient cities such as Hatra and Nineveh.