Destroyed Al-Nuri Mosque to be rebuilt in Mosul
UNESCO has unveiled plans to renovate the destroyed Al-Nuri Mosque in Mosul, (Iraq), with fenced gardens, perforated brick buildings and more space for women
The project, called "Internal Dialogue", was designed by Egyptian architects Salah El-Din Samir Haredi, Khaled Farid El-Dib, Sherif Farag Ebrahim, Tarek Ali Mohammed, Noha Mansour Ryan, Hager Abdel Ghani Gad, Mahmoud Saad Gamal and Yusra Mohammed El-Baha
The "Internal Dialogue" was selected as part of an architectural competition held by UNESCO as part of the project "to revive the spirit of Mosul".
As the name suggests, the project is an attempt to rebuild the city of Mosul after it was heavily damaged during the occupation by the "islamic state" (an organization banned in the Russian Federation) between 2014 and 2017.
As part of the project to "Revive the Spirit of Mosul," the Al-Nuri Prayer Hall will be reconstructed to "look like it used to look," bringing together parts of the building that survived the destruction.
However, it will reopen with more access to natural light, along with an adjacent semi-open structure that will provide more space for women and dignitaries.
It is also worth noting that the iconic tilted minaret of the mosque will also be restored, as before.
The landmark complex of buildings throughout the site will be lined with perforated brick and will include facilities for education, social and cultural events.
UNESCO hopes that the premises will "serve the people of Mosul in ways that go beyond its primary religious function".
To ensure the integration of the reconstructed Al-Nuri Mosque complex with the city, it will be rebuilt with open common spaces accessed through five entry points.
The combination of enclosed courtyards will be entered as an allusion to the historic houses and gardens that previously occupied the site, prior to the reconstruction of the mosque in 1944.
The project, called "Internal Dialogue", was designed by Egyptian architects Salah El-Din Samir Haredi, Khaled Farid El-Dib, Sherif Farag Ebrahim, Tarek Ali Mohammed, Noha Mansour Ryan, Hager Abdel Ghani Gad, Mahmoud Saad Gamal and Yusra Mohammed El-Baha
The "Internal Dialogue" was selected as part of an architectural competition held by UNESCO as part of the project "to revive the spirit of Mosul".
As the name suggests, the project is an attempt to rebuild the city of Mosul after it was heavily damaged during the occupation by the "islamic state" (an organization banned in the Russian Federation) between 2014 and 2017.
As part of the project to "Revive the Spirit of Mosul," the Al-Nuri Prayer Hall will be reconstructed to "look like it used to look," bringing together parts of the building that survived the destruction.
However, it will reopen with more access to natural light, along with an adjacent semi-open structure that will provide more space for women and dignitaries.
It is also worth noting that the iconic tilted minaret of the mosque will also be restored, as before.
The landmark complex of buildings throughout the site will be lined with perforated brick and will include facilities for education, social and cultural events.
UNESCO hopes that the premises will "serve the people of Mosul in ways that go beyond its primary religious function".
To ensure the integration of the reconstructed Al-Nuri Mosque complex with the city, it will be rebuilt with open common spaces accessed through five entry points.
The combination of enclosed courtyards will be entered as an allusion to the historic houses and gardens that previously occupied the site, prior to the reconstruction of the mosque in 1944.