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UNESCO Restores Mosul Heritage Sites Damaged by Islamic State
UNESCO has completed its reconstruction of the Great Mosque of Al‑Nouri, Al-Tahera Church, and Al-Saa'a Convent in Iraq, as part of its Revive the Spirit of Mosul program. The $115 million ...
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Iraq: UNESCO supports reconstruction of Mosul treasures
According to UNESCO, over 80% of the Old City was destroyed ... "People were used to gathering and praying at that church or mosque. So we bring back the memory, the heritage to Mosul after ...
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Pilgrimage Church of Wies - all about the UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Pilgrimage Church of Wies (German: Wieskirche) is a rococo church near Steingaden and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here's why the visit is worthwhile. Ceiling fresco of the Wieskirche by ...
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Historic landmarks in Iraq's Mosul are reopening as the city heals from Islamic State devastation
MOSUL, Iraq (AP) — For over 850 years, the leaning minaret of the Great Mosque ... church was rebuilt by Iraqi people, mostly Muslims, who are happy to restore it for this community." UNESCO ...