Mosul’s Renowned Minaret Restored From Ravages of Islamic State By Khalid al-Mousuly MOSUL, Iraq (Reuters) - Mosul’s Grand al-Nuri Mosque, known for its eight-century-old leaning minaret ...
In 2014, the IS terrorist group took control of the Iraqi city of Mosul, systematically destroying its many cultural monuments. Some historic buildings are now opening after reconstruction.