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Mosul

Mosul · الموصل

City overview

Mosul spans the Tigris in northern Iraq and is the capital of Nineveh Governorate. Modern urban space, the historic old city and ancient Nineveh are adjacent but belong to different periods and spatial definitions. Rivers, bridges and surrounding plains connect them. The governorate name is not an archaeological boundary, and a wartime image cannot represent the entire city.

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Al-Nuri Mosque ruins in 2019 · historical photograph

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City facts

Population

1,529,384people

2024-11-25 census · City / urban centre

2024 census urban scope; CityPopulation compilation of Iraqi statistics, not governorate population.

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Area

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GDP · current US dollars

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The Tigris and Nineveh

Mosul spans the Tigris in northern Iraq and is the capital of Nineveh Governorate. Modern urban space, the historic old city and ancient Nineveh are adjacent but belong to different periods and spatial definitions. Rivers, bridges and surrounding plains connect them. The governorate name is not an archaeological boundary, and a wartime image cannot represent the entire city.

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Wikipedia contributors · Mosul

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UNESCO · Revive the Spirit of Mosul: Heritage

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UNESCO · Mosul inaugurates restored landmarks, September 2025

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UNESCO World Heritage Centre · The Ancient City of Nineveh

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Trade, buildings and plural heritage

Mosul has long connected regional trade and cultural exchange. Lanes, courtyard houses, mosques and churches represent different communities and periods. Al-Nuri and the Hadba minaret, Our Lady of the Hour and Al-Tahera offer perspectives on religious buildings within the city. A list of denominations does not establish fixed relationships among communities.

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Wikipedia contributors · Mosul

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Cited background only; see dated evidence capture. Current statistics are separate fact records.
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2026-10-13
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2026-10-13T00:41:15.220534+00:00
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1379349235 2026-10-09T12:06:56Z
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UNESCO · Revive the Spirit of Mosul: Heritage

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Cited background only; see dated evidence capture. Current statistics are separate fact records.
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2026-10-13
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2026-10-13T00:41:11.180404+00:00
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UNESCO · Mosul inaugurates restored landmarks, September 2025

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Cited background only; see dated evidence capture. Current statistics are separate fact records.
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UNESCO World Heritage Centre · The Ancient City of Nineveh

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Cited background only; see dated evidence capture. Current statistics are separate fact records.
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2026-10-13
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Destruction, conservation and reuse

Occupation and warfare in 2014–2017 caused severe destruction. UNESCO’s reconstruction joins religious buildings, historic housing and skills training. Institutional records describe completion and inauguration activities in 2025; these differ from day-to-day access. Dated damage photographs are retained as historical evidence and read alongside conservation records, not presented as today’s general condition.

Our Lady of the Hour · historical photograph
Our Lady of the Hour · historical photograph · 1980sUnknown author Unknown author ↗Public domain
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Wikipedia contributors · Mosul

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Cited background only; see dated evidence capture. Current statistics are separate fact records.
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2026-10-13
Last content verification
2026-10-13T00:41:15.220534+00:00
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1379349235 2026-10-09T12:06:56Z
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CC BY-SA 4.0
Author history

UNESCO · Revive the Spirit of Mosul: Heritage

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Cited background only; see dated evidence capture. Current statistics are separate fact records.
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2026-10-13
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2026-10-13T00:41:11.180404+00:00
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UNESCO · Mosul inaugurates restored landmarks, September 2025

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Cited background only; see dated evidence capture. Current statistics are separate fact records.
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2026-10-13
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2026-10-13T00:41:10.465033+00:00
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UNESCO World Heritage Centre · The Ancient City of Nineveh

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Cited background only; see dated evidence capture. Current statistics are separate fact records.
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2026-10-13
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2026-10-13T00:41:08.703237+00:00
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Archaeology and museum evidence

Nineveh and Mosul Museum introduce ancient cities, objects and archaeological work; Hatra and Nimrud belong to a wider regional heritage network. Objects, excavation sites and reconstructed buildings need separate interpretation, because findspots and display locations may differ. Heritage status, conservation needs and visitor access are also distinct questions. Surrounding sites are labelled accordingly.

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Wikipedia contributors · Mosul

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Cited background only; see dated evidence capture. Current statistics are separate fact records.
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2026-10-13
Last content verification
2026-10-13T00:41:15.220534+00:00
Content revision
1379349235 2026-10-09T12:06:56Z
Licence
CC BY-SA 4.0
Author history

UNESCO · Revive the Spirit of Mosul: Heritage

Coverage
Cited background only; see dated evidence capture. Current statistics are separate fact records.
Source publication date
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Source read date
2026-10-13
Last content verification
2026-10-13T00:41:11.180404+00:00
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UNESCO · Mosul inaugurates restored landmarks, September 2025

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Cited background only; see dated evidence capture. Current statistics are separate fact records.
Source publication date
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Source read date
2026-10-13
Last content verification
2026-10-13T00:41:10.465033+00:00
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UNESCO World Heritage Centre · The Ancient City of Nineveh

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Cited background only; see dated evidence capture. Current statistics are separate fact records.
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2026-10-13
Last content verification
2026-10-13T00:41:08.703237+00:00
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Urban life and local study

Education, markets, work, households and food also belong to Mosul’s story. Northern plains differ from southern environments, and old and new quarters have different scales. Reconstruction should be related to lived experience and studied across periods. Governorate population, city population and displaced-person counts use distinct definitions and should not be added into an ambiguous urban total.

Sources & licences · 5

Wikipedia contributors · Mosul

Coverage
Cited background only; see dated evidence capture. Current statistics are separate fact records.
Source publication date
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Source read date
2026-10-13
Last content verification
2026-10-13T00:41:15.220534+00:00
Content revision
1379349235 2026-10-09T12:06:56Z
Licence
CC BY-SA 4.0
Author history

UNESCO · Revive the Spirit of Mosul: Heritage

Coverage
Cited background only; see dated evidence capture. Current statistics are separate fact records.
Source publication date
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Source read date
2026-10-13
Last content verification
2026-10-13T00:41:11.180404+00:00
Content revision
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UNESCO · Mosul inaugurates restored landmarks, September 2025

Coverage
Cited background only; see dated evidence capture. Current statistics are separate fact records.
Source publication date
—
Source read date
2026-10-13
Last content verification
2026-10-13T00:41:10.465033+00:00
Content revision
—
Licence
Unverified

UNESCO World Heritage Centre · The Ancient City of Nineveh

Coverage
Cited background only; see dated evidence capture. Current statistics are separate fact records.
Source publication date
—
Source read date
2026-10-13
Last content verification
2026-10-13T00:41:08.703237+00:00
Content revision
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Unverified

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