Mosul’s inclination tencing in Northern Iraq has been restored using its original brickwork, after years it was reduced into debris under the Islamic State Group Rules. Al-Hadba or “Hunkback” is part of the historic Al-Nuri Mosque, from where the former chief Abu Bakr Al-Bagdadi announced his “Khalifa” in July 2014, which persecuted both Syria and Iraq’s health.
The mosque and tower were destroyed in June 2017, which is during the fight with Mosul, and Iraq officials accused the jihadis of explosive planting before their return.
Minar and Mosque are the latest sites in Mosul to be restored by United Nations Heritage Body UNESCO, whose teams have worked for five years to revive many sites there.
Today’s Al-Hadba Minar is an accurate replica of Old One, “Built with the same bricks”, Abdullah Mahmud of the Iraqi Department’s Antixities.
“Al-Hadba is our identity, and by restoring it, the city’s identity has been retained.”
The inclination of the restored tower is maintained at 160 centimeters (63 inches), as was in the 1960s.
However, engineers have strengthened the foundation, so it no longer bends very uncertainly, as it started slowly after being built in the 12th century.
Mahmud said, “The body of the tower needed 96,000 new bricks from inside.”
“But for the exterior we used 26,000 old bricks to preserve its historical heritage.”
‘Large scale changes’
Before the completion of the work, hundreds of workers put the finishing touch in the columns, dome and yard of Al-Nuri. Mahmud said that Miharb, a niche, which reflects the direction of maize, has been repaired to a large extent using its original stones. But the Minbar, from where the teachings are distributed, have lost most of their original pieces.
A former Muizin Imad Zaki in the mosque, across the road, said: “Every day I stand here for an hour because they are restored in their original kingdom.”
“Today one can feel spirituality. It seems as if our souls have finally found peace,” the 52 -year -old said a long traditional Iraqi abaya, or wearing rebels.
Eighty percent of Mosul’s old city was destroyed in the fight against IS, and more than 12,000 tonnes of debris was removed for UNESCO restoration project, with al-Tahira and Hour Lady of the Hour Church and 124 Heritage House Also involved.
Since 1862, the al-Tahira church has been re-created with its arcade, ornate columns and stained glass windows.
During the restoration, the workers discovered an underground basement and large jar, once used for alcohol. Now it has a glass roof so that visitors can see inside.
Maria Acetoso, Senior Project Manager of UNESCO Iraq, said the project aims to “work parallel to meaningful monuments for the city and bring back life” also “to work in Mosul.
“When I arrived here in 2019, it looked like a ghost city,” said acetoso. “More than five years, there has been a large change in change.”
In Mosul on Wednesday, UNESCO chief Audrey Azole appreciated his team’s efforts and said the renewal had allowed the “identity of the city” to return.
Battle marks
After being defeated, Jeevan returned to the streets of the city, where the patron’s fuck in small cafes was mixed with construction work in the mosque. In the coming weeks, Iraqi officials will inaugurate the restored sites.
But Mosul still tolerates stains with a cruel fight against Is.
The narrow old city streets are ruined the houses tuned away. Some people spread the word “safe” in red on the walls, indicating that they are cleaned with explosives.
The collapse walls and the scattering windows tell the story of displacement. His original owner, mostly Christians, have not yet returned.
59 -year -old Mohammad Kasem returned to the old city a few years ago, in a new house because his former house was just debris.
He said that Mosul still needs a big deal of work “Before it became normal, he said.
“This is the need of its former residents … to come back to Christian. It’s their place,” said Kasem.
Across the road from the Al-Nuri Mosque, 65-year-old Saad Mohammad said that he hoped that the restoration efforts would attract Mosul to visitors, although he still feels unhappy because what it has lost.
But he could not help, but could smile when he saw the tower from his small shop.
Mohammed said, “We once opened the window and saw that there is a flag above the black tower. Then we opened it again and went to the tower.”
He said, “Today the tower has again increased with the mosque and churches. Now we feel safe.”
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