Mosul sculptor recreates murals depicting Iraq history - in pictures

  • Khaled Al-Abadi sculpts works that depict scenes from the history of Mosul, Iraq. All photos: Reuters
    Khaled Al-Abadi sculpts works that depict scenes from the history of Mosul, Iraq. All photos: Reuters
  • 'We want to remind the coming generations that this is the history of Nineveh,' says Al-Abadi, referring to the ancient Assyrian city located close to modern Mosul.
    'We want to remind the coming generations that this is the history of Nineveh,' says Al-Abadi, referring to the ancient Assyrian city located close to modern Mosul.
  • His clay murals reflect the country's long history – from the Assyrian period to ISIS occupation.
    His clay murals reflect the country's long history – from the Assyrian period to ISIS occupation.
  • The courtyard where about 20 murals are displayed is in old Mosul.
    The courtyard where about 20 murals are displayed is in old Mosul.