Mosul Mosaic: Restoration of the Chaldean Al Tahira Church in Mosul

Mosul, Iraq

Operator Œuvre d'Orient in cooperation with the State Board of Antiquities and Heritage (SBAH), the Chaldean Archbishop of Mosul, and the Institut national du patrimoine (INP, France)

Years 2019

Amount $ 1 263 233

Type of grant Call of projects

project status Ongoing

© L'Oeuvre d'Orient
© L'Oeuvre d'Orient
© L'Oeuvre d'Orient
© L'Oeuvre d'Orient
The Chaldean Church of Al-Tahira in Mosul, built in the 18th century and dedicated to the Virgin Mary, has long been a pilgrimage site for Christians and for Muslims. The church is an outstanding example of the unique Mosul architectural and decoration style, characterized by bas-reliefs and calligraphy. It was damaged during the Daesh occupation of the city and the dome above the choir collapsed.