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The courtyard where about 20 murals are displayed is in old Mosul.

The sculptor Khaled al-Abadi works inside his workshop on his sculptures which depict scenes from the history of the city of Mosul, in Mosul, Iraq, September 15, 2022. REUTERS / Khalid al-Mousily

'We want to remind the coming generations that this is the history of Nineveh,' says Al-Abadi, referring to the ancient Assyrian city located close to modern Mosul.

His clay murals reflect the country's long history – from the Assyrian period to ISIS occupation.

The courtyard where about 20 murals are displayed is in old Mosul.

The sculptor Khaled al-Abadi works inside his workshop on his sculptures which depict scenes from the history of the city of Mosul, in Mosul, Iraq, September 15, 2022. REUTERS / Khalid al-Mousily

'We want to remind the coming generations that this is the history of Nineveh,' says Al-Abadi, referring to the ancient Assyrian city located close to modern Mosul.

His clay murals reflect the country's long history – from the Assyrian period to ISIS occupation.

The courtyard where about 20 murals are displayed is in old Mosul.

Mosul sculptor recreates what was demolished on murals depicting Iraqi history

Khaled Al-Abadi has crafted works from the Assyrian period to remind younger generations of the country's cultural heritage

Reuters

September 23, 2022

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