Aliph 2023 Forum discusses restoring heritage sites in Iraq - in pictures

  • Tourists visit the 12th century Al Nuri Mosque in Mosul. Restoration is scheduled to be completed by next year. Reuters
    Tourists visit the 12th century Al Nuri Mosque in Mosul. Restoration is scheduled to be completed by next year. Reuters
  • Dr Laith M Hussein, head of the State Board of Antiquities and Heritage Iraq, said experts have also stabilised the Arch of Ctesiphon. Victor Besa / The National
    Dr Laith M Hussein, head of the State Board of Antiquities and Heritage Iraq, said experts have also stabilised the Arch of Ctesiphon. Victor Besa / The National
  • Part of the Sasanian Palace complex, the Arch of Ctesiphon, or Taq Kasra, is the world’s largest brick-built arch at 37 metres high and 26 metres wide. AFP
    Part of the Sasanian Palace complex, the Arch of Ctesiphon, or Taq Kasra, is the world’s largest brick-built arch at 37 metres high and 26 metres wide. AFP
  • Baptiste Violi said communities rediscover pride in their own heritage when they are engaged in conservation. Victor Besa / The National
    Baptiste Violi said communities rediscover pride in their own heritage when they are engaged in conservation. Victor Besa / The National
  • Anisa Mehdi said building communities went hand-in-hand with heritage conservation. Victor Besa / The National
    Anisa Mehdi said building communities went hand-in-hand with heritage conservation. Victor Besa / The National
  • Alessandra Peruzzetto said it is encouraging to see how the youth in Iraq are engaging with heritage preservation. Victor Besa / The National
    Alessandra Peruzzetto said it is encouraging to see how the youth in Iraq are engaging with heritage preservation. Victor Besa / The National