Mosul’s Historic Sites Rebuilt After ISIS Destruction

UNESCO-led efforts have restored key landmarks, including the iconic Al-Hadba Minaret and churches, symbolizing Mosul’s cultural revival.

The Al-Hadba Minaret of Mosul, destroyed in 2017 during the battle against ISIS, has been reconstructed using original bricks and traditional techniques.
UNESCO’s $115 million 'Revive the Spirit of Mosul' initiative has also restored Christian landmarks, including Al-Tahira Church and Al-Saa’a Convent, with local and international collaboration.
The reconstruction project employed over 6,000 people, training 1,300 in traditional crafts, and aimed to foster social cohesion among Mosul’s diverse communities.
Eighty percent of Mosul’s Old City was destroyed during the conflict, with over 12,000 tons of rubble cleared to rebuild cultural and religious landmarks.
The restored sites, including the Great Mosque of Al-Nuri, symbolize hope and reconciliation, with official inaugurations planned in the coming weeks.