Green Mosque, Mosul
The Green Mosque (Arabic: جامع الخضر) was a historic mosque located in Mosul, Iraq. The mosque dates back to the 12th century and witnessed many renovations since then. The mosque was also known for having many names each based on its own story. It was located on the downtown of the city of Mosul at the Corniche Street, facing the riverbank of Tigris. The mosque was destroyed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant in 2015.
| Green Mosque | |
|---|---|
Arabic: جامع الخضر | |
The destroyed Green Mosque in Mosul, pictured in 2017. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Destroyed |
| Location | |
| Location | Mosul, Iraq |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Islamic architecture |
| Date established | 1151 CE |
| Destroyed | 2015 |
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