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In 1926, Iraq's possession of Mosul was confirmed by the League of Nations' brokered agreement between Turkey and Great Britain. Former Ottoman Mosul Vilayet became the Nineveh Governorate of Iraq, but Mosul remained the provincial capital. Mosul in 1932.
Sep 21, 2024 · Mosul is Iraq's second largest city and a major commercial centre in the northwest. It has a rich history dating back to ancient Assyria and a diverse population of Kurds, Arabs, and Christians. Learn about its location, mosques, churches, shrines, and more.
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Jun 10, 2024 · MOSUL, Iraq, June 10 (Reuters) - It was the simple night-time act of watering flowers on his street in Mosul's Old City that made Saqr Zakaria stop and think about just how safe this last...
Jul 9, 2022 · MOSUL, Iraq—“Mother of two springs” is how Mosul, Iraq’s ancient northern metropolis, is known to its people. Al-Hadba—or “hunchback”—is another nickname for the city, referring to its...
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Feb 5, 2024 · Mosul, situated around 465 kilometres northwest of Baghdad, serves as the focal point of the present-day Governorate of Nineveh. The city was renowned for its commercial significant strategic location which has attracted diverse ethnicities and religious communities.
Jul 20, 2022 · UNESCO is working to restore the heritage, culture and life of Mosul, Iraq, five years after its liberation from occupation. Learn about the progress and challenges of rebuilding Al-Nouri Mosque, Al-Hadba minaret, historic houses and churches in the Old City.
Learn about Mosul's history, culture, attractions and challenges as a travel destination. Find out how to get in, get around and see the city's diverse heritage and religious sites.
