New Mosul Heritage Museum VR exhibition - in pictures

  • Residents of Mosul are able to experience their greatest cultural heritage sites in virtual reality at the new Mosul Heritage Museum. All Photos: Hamza Mahmood / Mosul Heritage Museum
    Residents of Mosul are able to experience their greatest cultural heritage sites in virtual reality at the new Mosul Heritage Museum. All Photos: Hamza Mahmood / Mosul Heritage Museum
  • Five culturally important sites were virtually reconstructed by a team of Iraqi entrepreneurs
    Five culturally important sites were virtually reconstructed by a team of Iraqi entrepreneurs
  • The sites and architectural monuments were virtually reconstructed through the use of photographs, blue prints and drone footage
    The sites and architectural monuments were virtually reconstructed through the use of photographs, blue prints and drone footage
  • Artefacts at the new Mosul Heritage Museum
    Artefacts at the new Mosul Heritage Museum
  • The exhibition presents an opportunity for the public to learn more about the sites damaged or destroyed by ISIS
    The exhibition presents an opportunity for the public to learn more about the sites damaged or destroyed by ISIS
  • Instructions and information, including voice-overs help participants to navigate the virtual reality spaces
    Instructions and information, including voice-overs help participants to navigate the virtual reality spaces
  • The exhibition will be on view permanently in the space
    The exhibition will be on view permanently in the space
  • The exhibition has been three years in the making
    The exhibition has been three years in the making
  • It is hoped the use of modern technology will deliver a message and awareness, especially to the younger generation
    It is hoped the use of modern technology will deliver a message and awareness, especially to the younger generation
  • Reactions from visitors have been positive
    Reactions from visitors have been positive