Mosul Collection

Ancient map of Persia, lithograph, published in 1877
Ancient map of Persia. Lithograph, published in 1877

Historical Geography
5315172 Historical Geography; (add.info.: Historical Geography. 1900. Irak. Mosul's shops are mostly poor, and disproportionate grandeur is given to this fruit-seller's scantily furnished)

The Anglo-Turkish conflict over Mosul (Iraq), 1925 (print)
XEE4148876 The Anglo-Turkish conflict over Mosul (Iraq), 1925 (print) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anglo-Turkish conflict over Mosul (Iraq)

Pipeline to carry oil from Mosul; Iraq to Syria
3118441 Pipeline to carry oil from Mosul; Iraq to Syria; (add.info.: Pipeline to carry oil from Mosul; Iraq to Syria. Constructed in 1926.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mar Behnam Monastery, Iraq, detail of decoration, 12th century (stone)
AIS5338573 Mar Behnam Monastery, Iraq, detail of decoration, 12th century (stone); Mosul, Iraq; (add.info.: Chretian art: Convent of Saint Behnam (12th century), Iraq

Relief from the palace showing a lion hunted to death. 2nd millennium BC
529026 Relief from the palace showing a lion hunted to death. 2nd millennium BC.; (add.info.: Nineveh ancient city of Assyria, near modern-day Mosul, in the Ninawa Governorate of Iraq)

The ruins of Nineveh, 1856 (engraving)
7268743 The ruins of Nineveh, 1856 (engraving); 16.0x22.3 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption 'The ruins of Nineve', 'From art instinct. D. Bibliogr. Instit)

Assyrian Art (engraving)
8644767 Assyrian Art (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assyrian Art. Illustration for Architecture, Sculpture)

Mar Behnam Monastery, Iraq, detail of the grave decorations, 12th century (stone)
AIS5338571 Mar Behnam Monastery, Iraq, detail of the grave decorations, 12th century (stone); Mosul, Iraq; (add.info.: Chretian art: Mar Behnam Monastery (12th century), Iraq

Wars
Alibaroodi

Wars
Alibaroodi

Pope Francis
Alibaroodi

Light & Shadow
Alibaroodi

Life & Death
Alibaroodi

Demolished façade
Alibaroodi

Iraq - The Ruins of Nineveh
3790483 Iraq - The Ruins of Nineveh; (add.info.: Iraq - The Ruins of Nineveh on the left bank of the Tigris opposite the city of Mosul)

Iraq - Dominican Mission Church - Mosul
3790488 Iraq - Dominican Mission Church - Mosul; (add.info.: Iraq - The clock tower and domes of the Dominican Mission Church at Mosul)

Map of the border between Russia and Turkey, First World War, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Map of the border between Russia and Turkey, First World War, (c1920). Map illustrating Turkeys disastrous Advance in the Caucasus and her Invasion of Persia - December, 1914 - January, 1915

War Scars
Alibaroodi

Aftermath
Alibaroodi

Walk
Alibaroodi

Old Wall
Alibaroodi

Cold
Alibaroodi

Craftsman
Alibaroodi

Relief of winged genius facing left, 9th century BC (marble)
1216473 Relief of winged genius facing left, 9th century BC (marble) by Iraqi School; 223.5x157.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Ashur-nasir-pal II)

The old bridge at Mosul (litho)
7171038 The old bridge at Mosul (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The old bridge at Mosul)

The Tigris at Nineveh (coloured engraving)
5223369 The Tigris at Nineveh (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tigris at Nineveh)

Majestic Palaces of Ancient Assyrias Great Capital Nineveh as it was more than twenty-five centuries ago (colour litho)
3099418 Majestic Palaces of Ancient Assyrias Great Capital Nineveh as it was more than twenty-five centuries ago (colour litho) by European School

Women and children of Mosul, by Richard Carline
Women and children of Mosul, washing on the banks of the Tigris River, watercolour by Richard Carline, aerial artist, just after the First World War. 1919

Mossoul (engraving)
2789895 Mossoul (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mossoul. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1863)

Mossul (engraving)
2785791 Mossul (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mossul. Illustration for The Illustrated Times)

Excavations at Mosul (engraving)
971211 Excavations at Mosul (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Excavations at Mosul)

Abandoned Theatre II
Alibaroodi

After War
Moyasser Nasser

War Torn
Alibaroodi

Mosul
Jalili

Shepherd with his sheep, Mosul, Iraq, Middle East

A topical page from The Graphic, entitled "The mystic city of Mosul
A topical page from The Graphic, entitled " The mystic city of Mosul." Asking if " a settlement with the Turks is in sight

Qara Serai (Black Palace), Mosul, Iraq, 1977. The remains of the palace built in the 13th century by Sultan Badruddin Lu lu, Governor of Mosul

Two Iraqi women at Bash Tapia Castle, Mosul, Iraq, 1977. The only remainder of the old city walls of Mosul

Bash Tapia Castle, Mosul, Iraq, 1977. The only remainder of the old city walls of Mosul

Railway station where Agatha Christie arrived, Mosul, Iraq, 1977. Agatha Christie spent time in Mosul in the early 1950s while her husband, the archaeologist Max Mallowan

Wide River Tigris, Mosul, Iraq

Mosul, Iraq, c1930s. A print from Countries of the World, edited by JA Hammerton, volume IV, The Fleetway House, c1930s

The main street of Mosul, Iraq, c1910s

Mosul bridge, Mesopotamia, WWI, 1918
Mosul bridge over the Tigris, Mesopotamia, WWI, 1918. Mesopotamia, formerly part of the Turkish Ottoman empire, was under British military control from October 1918

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Exploring the ancient city of Mosul through a historical lens, we uncover its rich tapestry of stories. This lithograph from 1877 takes us back to the days when Persia ruled these lands, reminding us of the enduring legacy left behind. The aftermath of war has left visible scars on this once-thriving city, but amidst the demolished façades, life and death continue to intertwine in a delicate dance. A map from the early 20th century reveals how conflicts shaped borders between Russia and Turkey, highlighting Mosul's strategic importance throughout history. As we walk through its streets today, we can still feel the echoes of past wars that have ravaged this land. Yet there is also hope and resilience in every step taken by its people. Just like this relief depicting a winged genius facing left from 9th century BC, they too face challenges head-on with strength and determination. The old bridge at Mosul stands as a testament to time's passage – witness to countless events that have unfolded over centuries. Even Pope Francis himself recognized the significance of this place during his visit here. The Tigris River flows gracefully through Nineveh as depicted in this colored engraving – an emblematic reminder that nature endures despite human conflict. In Mosul's journey towards healing and rebuilding, it serves as both a physical barrier and a symbol of unity for those who call this city home.