Mosul, Historic metropolis in Northern Iraq
The city extends across both banks of the Tigris River, connecting ancient ruins of Nineveh with modern residential and commercial districts through five bridges.
Founded in the 6th century on the western bank of Tigris River, Mosul developed into northern Mesopotamia's main city during the 8th century Abbasid caliphate.
The University of Mosul maintains its position as one of the Middle East's largest educational institutions, housing research centers and specialized academic departments.
The North Mesopotamian dialect of Arabic, known as Moslawi, serves as the primary language among the population of 1.7 million residents.
The city's textile industry created fine cotton fabrics that gained international recognition, leading to the term 'muslin' in European textile commerce.
Location: Nineveh Governorate
Elevation above the sea: 223 m
GPS coordinates: 36.34158,43.12914
Latest update: May 28, 2025 13:25
Nineveh
3.4 km
Nimrud
32.5 km
Library of Ashurbanipal
2.9 km
Dur-Sharrukin
20.7 km
Great Mosque of al-Nuri
271 m
Dair Mar Elia
5.5 km
Mar Mattai monastery
32.6 km
Mosque of the Prophet Yunus
2.8 km
Tepe Gawra
19.1 km
Mosul Grand Mosque
2.1 km
Church of Saint Thomas
344 m
Mar Behnam Monastery
33.7 km
Jerwan
43.6 km
Tell Arpachiyah
23.1 km
Hassuna
20.2 km
Bash Tapia Castle
1.7 km
Chaldean Catholic Archeparchy of Mosul
1.4 km
Mar Oraha Monastery
22.7 km
Al Tahira Church
23.7 km
Our Lady of the Hour Church
206 m
The Shrine of Yahya Abu al-Qasim
1.6 km
Syrian Catholic Archeparchy of Mossul
991 m
Monastery of Saint John of Dailam
22.4 km
Imam al-Baher Mosque
956 m
Fifth Bridge
1.4 km
Mosul Library
2.1 km
Beit al-Tutunji
149 m
Mart-Meskinta-Kirche
458 mReviews
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