Landmark monuments in Mosul, Iraq, rising from ruins

The reconstruction project in Mosul, Iraq, is coordinated by UNESCO and the UAE

Published: June 20, 2020 20:04 WAM and compiled by Balaram Menon, Digital Content Editor

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Ali Abdullah Al Ahmed, the UAE’s Ambassador to France and permanent delegate to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, UNESCO, has emphasised the importance of the restoration of the monuments project in Mosul city, Iraq, the most important of which is the Great Mosque of Al Nouri and its Al Hadba Minaret, indicating that it represents a cultural and historical legacy of human civilisation. Image Credit:

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In an interview with a radio station, Al Ahmed said that the project began in 2018 as part of plans to revive the city of Mosul, and there is a Joint Steering Committee consisting of 16 members representing the Iraqi Government and the relevant authorities in Iraq, UNESCO, and other experts. Image Credit:

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He indicated that the project consists of several stages, which will be coordinated between UNESCO and the UAE, represented by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, as well as the Iraqi Government. Image Credit:

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The UAE diplomat noted that the project also includes the restoration of two churches, namely the Conventual Church of Our Lady of the Hour, also known as Al Saa’a Church, and Al Tahira Church, which was built in the late 19th century and is considered part of Iraqi history. Image Credit:

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