• Unesco workers rebuild heritage homes in the Old City, on the west of the Tigris, in Mosul, Iraq. A UAE partnership with Unesco has provided funding of $50 million to support rebuilding historic landmarks there. Reuters
    Unesco workers rebuild heritage homes in the Old City, on the west of the Tigris, in Mosul, Iraq. A UAE partnership with Unesco has provided funding of $50 million to support rebuilding historic landmarks there. Reuters
  • Unesco workers renovate heritage buildings with ornate arches in the Old City of Mosul. Much of the Old City was destroyed during the occupation by ISIS from 2014 and 2017, including fighting to retake the city. Reuters
    Unesco workers renovate heritage buildings with ornate arches in the Old City of Mosul. Much of the Old City was destroyed during the occupation by ISIS from 2014 and 2017, including fighting to retake the city. Reuters
  • Plasterers restoring the Old City of Mosul. The project employs more that 600 locals and is set to exceed a target of 1,000 employment and training opportunities by its conclusion in 2023, said UAE Minister for Culture and Youth Noura Al Kaabi. Reuters
    Plasterers restoring the Old City of Mosul. The project employs more that 600 locals and is set to exceed a target of 1,000 employment and training opportunities by its conclusion in 2023, said UAE Minister for Culture and Youth Noura Al Kaabi. Reuters
  • Al Nuri mosque, which was heavily damaged by ISIS fighters in 2017 during the battle by Iraqi forces to retake Mosul, and is currently being restored. it is believed the mosque was first built there in the 12th century. AFP
    Al Nuri mosque, which was heavily damaged by ISIS fighters in 2017 during the battle by Iraqi forces to retake Mosul, and is currently being restored. it is believed the mosque was first built there in the 12th century. AFP
  • A low-angle view of the Al Hadba minaret – also known as the Leaning minaret – in Mosul's Old City. Heavily damaged by ISIS, the minaret is currently undergoing reconstruction under the UAE and Unesco initiative. AFP
    A low-angle view of the Al Hadba minaret – also known as the Leaning minaret – in Mosul's Old City. Heavily damaged by ISIS, the minaret is currently undergoing reconstruction under the UAE and Unesco initiative. AFP
  • A view of the heavily damaged Al Hadba minaret seen through trees in Mosul. AFP
    A view of the heavily damaged Al Hadba minaret seen through trees in Mosul. AFP

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Unesco workers rehabilitate heritage homes in Mosul - in pictures

Sites in the Iraq city's old town are being rebuilt by the UN agency

The National

June 26, 2021

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