Project
Restoration and critical reconstruction of Al-Nouri Mosque and its Al-Hadba Minaret
Reviving the Spirit of Mosul by Rebuilding its monumental landmarks. The restoration and critical reconstruction of Al-Nouri Mosque and its Al-Hadba Minaret as a tool to foster social cohesion and community reconciliation
4 October 2022
Last update:20 April 2023
Budget: more than 5M$
Project duration: 23-04-2018
Location: Mosul, Iraq
The primary goal of the project is to foster reconciliation and social cohesion in Mosul and its Old Town, through the restoration and reconstruction of Al-Nouri Mosque and its Al-Hadba Minaret as iconic landmarks, as well as a Memorial. The project includes skills development and job creation components to provide young men and women from Mosul with a source of livelihood through the heritage rehabilitation sector.
The project concerns the restoration and reconstruction of the historic landmarks of Mosul, notably the emblematic Al-Nouri Mosque and its celebrated, leaning 45-metre Al-Hadba Minaret, built more than 840 years ago.
- The first year will focus on documenting and clearing the site as well as drawing up plans for its reconstruction.
- The following four years will focus on the restoration and historically faithful reconstruction of the Leaning Minaret, the Al-Nouri Mosque and adjacent buildings.
- The city’s historic gardens and other open spaces and infrastructures are also part of the plan, which foresees the building of a memorial and site museum.
