UNESCO's Revive the Spirit of Mosul: Video Shows Post-Restoration City
A new video reveals the planned reconstruction of Mosul, Iraq, following the UNESCO-led Revive the Spirit of Mosul initiative. Launched in 2018 with $105.5 million in funding primarily from the UAE and EU, the project aims to rebuild cultural landmarks destroyed during the Daesh occupation (2014-2017), which left 80% of the old city in ruins. The video focuses on the Great Mosque of al-Nouri and its leaning minaret, al-Hadba, designed by ADD Architects. Reconstruction is expected to be completed by 2024, and the project was previously documented in a photo exhibition at the Venice Architecture Biennale. The initiative also includes educational and cultural programs to support Mosul's population.
Key facts
- UNESCO launched Revive the Spirit of Mosul in 2018.
- Funding of $105.5 million came mainly from UAE and EU.
- 80% of Mosul's old city was destroyed during Daesh occupation (2014-2017).
- The Great Mosque of al-Nouri and its minaret al-Hadba are being reconstructed.
- ADD Architects designed the reconstruction.
- Reconstruction completion is expected in 2024.
- A photo exhibition at the Venice Architecture Biennale documented the project.
- The initiative includes education and cultural opportunities for residents.
Entities
Institutions
- UNESCO
- ADD Architects
- Venice Architecture Biennale
Locations
- Mosul
- Iraq
- Emirati Arabi Uniti
- UE
- Venezia