Replica minuret Al-Hadba Great Mosque of al-Nuri

3D Model

A replica of the minuret al-Hadba at the Great Mosque of al-Nuri in Mosul, Iraq. The Great Mosque of al-Nuri was a mosque in Mosul, Iraq. It was famous for its leaning minaret, which gave the city its nickname “the hunchback”, al-Hadba. The mosque was first built in the late 12th century, although it underwent many renovations over the years. The mosque withstood various hostile invading forces over its 850-year history. The destruction of the Minaret in 2017, which has remained standing, leaning protectively over the city for centuries, is considered a national tragedy. During the battle for the liberation of Mosul, a human chain made by Moslawis, who risked their own lives, impeded the complete destruction of the Minaret. This object was digitised by participants (Basil) during the Tech 4 Heritage workshops in Mosul, Iraq.