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The Al-Nuri Mosque, also known as the Mosque of the Prophet Nahum, is a historic mosque located in Mosul, Iraq. It was built in the 12th century and is considered one of the most important landmarks in Mosul.

The mosque was destroyed by the Islamic State (ISIS) in 2017, during their occupation of Mosul. The destruction of the mosque was a significant cultural and historical loss, and it was widely condemned by people around the world.

Here are some interesting facts about the Al-Nuri Mosque:

  1. The mosque was built in 1172 by Nur al-Din Zangi, a Turkish ruler who was known for his military campaigns against the Crusaders.
  2. The mosque was named after the Prophet Nahum, who is mentioned in the Bible as a prophet who prophesied the destruction of Nineveh, a city that is now part of Mosul.
  3. The mosque was known for its distinctive minaret, which was over 150 feet tall and was considered one of the most beautiful in the world.
  4. The mosque was an important center of Islamic learning and culture, and it was home to a number of important scholars and intellectuals.
  5. The mosque was destroyed by ISIS in 2017, along with many other cultural and historical landmarks in Mosul.
  6. The destruction of the mosque was widely condemned by people around the world, and it was seen as a symbol of the destruction of cultural heritage and the spread of extremism.

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