Mosul - Wikipedia
In 1926, Iraq's possession of Mosul was confirmed by the League of Nations' brokered agreement between Turkey and Great Britain. Former Ottoman Mosul Vilayet became the Nineveh …
Mosul's historic al-Nuri mosque and al-Hadba minaret rise again
1 day ago · Historic buildings in Mosul, including churches and mosques, are being reopened following years of devastation resulting from the Iraqi city's takeover by the extremist Islamic …
Iraq's "Hunchback" Of Mosul, Where ISIS Chief Declared A …
5 hours ago · Mosul, Iraq: 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. The …
Iraq: UNESCO supports reconstruction of Mosul treasures
In 2014, the IS terrorist group took control of the Iraqi city of Mosul, systematically destroying its many cultural monuments. Some historic buildings are now opening after reconstruction.
Mosul | Location, Mosques, Churches, Shrines, & History | Britannica
Dec 5, 2024 · Mosul, city, capital of Nīnawā muḥāfaẓah (governorate), northwestern Iraq. From its original site on the western bank of the Tigris River, the modern city expanded to the eastern …
Iraq's famed 'hunchback' of Mosul rebuilt brick by brick
9 hours ago · Mosul: The leaning minaret of Mosul in northern Iraq has been restored using its original brickwork, years after it was reduced to rubble under Daesh group rule. The Al-Hadba …
A Guide to Mosul - What to See and Do - Travel to Iraq
Sep 27, 2024 · As one of the most significant cities in Northern Iraq, Mosul played a key role during the Assyrian Empire. Historically known for its cultural and intellectual significance, it is …
Iraq's Mosul springs back to life 10 years after it fell to ISIS
Jun 10, 2024 · The jihadist group declared its caliphate at the Grand al-Nuri Mosque just down the road after taking Mosul a decade ago, imposing an extreme form of Islam that saw them kill …
Five Years After Liberation From the Islamic State, Mosul Is Still ...
Jul 9, 2022 · MOSUL, Iraq—“Mother of two springs” is how Mosul, Iraq’s ancient northern metropolis, is known to its people. Al-Hadba—or “hunchback”—is another nickname for the …
Seven years after liberation, Mosul in Iraq is bustling but struggles ...
Mar 8, 2024 · Nearly seven years after Mosul’s liberation, following three years of occupation by Islamic State, also known as Isis, Iraq’s second-largest city is bustling.