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12th century temple destroyed by Isil will rise again 1 January 2021 • 1:14pm The courtyard of the historic Al Nuri mosque, in the Old City of Mosul, Iraq Credit: Sam Tarling for The Telegraph Its last resident preacher is long-gone, having used its pulpit to declare Islamic State’s jihad to the wider world. Now, six years after Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi s notorious appearance at Mosul s al-Nuri mosque, work is underway to restore both its buildings and its reputation. The 12th century temple became infamous when Isil s leader used it for his one and only public appearance, announcing himself as leader of Isil s so-called Caliphate .

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