UNESCO has made a startling discovery at the historic al-Nouri Mosque in Mosul, Iraq, uncovering five explosive devices hidden within the mosque's walls, remnants of the Islamic State group's occupation.
These bombs, intended for significant destruction, were ingeniously concealed inside a specially reconstructed wall of the mosque's Prayer Hall, evading detection until now. The discovery underscores the enduring challenges of clearing Mosul of explosives left behind after the defeat of ISIS.
The entire complex has been evacuated to ensure safety until the bombs can be safely disarmed, highlighting ongoing efforts to restore and preserve the war-torn city's cultural heritage.
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It's just mind-boggling how these extremists can desecrate such an important piece of cultural heritage with their acts of terror.
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Five IS bombs found hidden in iconic Iraq mosque: UN agency
A United Nations agency said it has discovered five bombs in a wall of Mosul's iconic Al-Nuri mosque, planted years ago by Islamic ... "These explosive devices were hidden inside a wall, which was specially rebuilt around them: it explains why they could ...
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