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Mosul

Mosul · الموصل

Our Lady of the Hour church and convent

History & rebuilding · Place coordinates and city/surroundings scope unverified

Our Lady of the Hour · historical photograph

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Unknown author Unknown author · 1980s · Read original · Public domain

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Our Lady of the Hour, or Al-Saa’a, has a recognisable old-city clock-tower silhouette.

Identity and history

Our Lady of the Hour, or Al-Saa’a, has a recognisable old-city clock-tower silhouette. UNESCO relates conservation, documentation and community links. Its religious architectural tradition differs from mosques and its identity from Al-Tahera.

Sources & licences · 2

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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Source read date
2026-10-13
Last content verification
2026-10-13T00:41:11.180404+00:00
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Licence
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What to look for

Observe the tower’s height against lanes and the adjacency of worship and living space. Material, bells and craft need specific conservation evidence.

Our Lady of the Hour · 2024 photograph
Our Lady of the Hour · 2024 photograph · 31 October 2024 (according to Exif data)الدبوني ↗CC BY-SA 4.0
Clock church and Mosul’s old-city streets
Clock church and Mosul’s old-city streets · 2024-09-22 13:52:38Ali.tinbo ↗CC BY-SA 4.0
Sources & licences · 2

UNESCO · Revive the Spirit of Mosul: Heritage

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
2026-10-13T00:41:11.180404+00:00
Content revision
—
Licence
Unverified
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