Shrine of Prophet Yunus
The Shrine of Prophet Yunus is located in the city of Mosul in Iraq, on the west bank of the Tigris River. It is believed that the Prophet Yunus, peace be upon him, was buried in this place after God saved him from the belly of the whale. It is one of the historical and archaeological mosques of Iraq. It is located on the western slope of the Hill of Repentance, or the Hill of the Prophet Yunus in Mosul. It was mentioned by some
Historians say that the Prophet Yunus is buried near the mosque. The shrine is distinguished by its location on a high hill, overlooking the entire city. It consists of a golden-domed building, surrounded by a large square.
Iraqi archaeologists expect that tunnels located under a shrine destroyed by ISIS militants go back to the palace of the Assyrian King Esarhaddon, where ancient manuscripts and inscriptions depicting winged bulls and lions were found on the walls of the tunnels at a great depth. These walls are expected to be part of the palace of a king who ruled the New Ashouri Empire 2,700 years ago. Esarhaddon ruled the New Assyria Empire in the 7th century BC.
Visit Mar Georges Monastery:
The oldest monastery in Nineveh Governorate. It is located 9 km north of Mosul city center, and 800 meters to the right of the road leading from Mosul to Dohuk. In 1681, the monastery was restored and rebuilt in 1906. This monastery is named after the patron saint of the monastery, the martyr Mar Georges
Visit Saint Matthew Monastery:
It is an ancient monastery located on Mount Alfaf, north of the city of Mosul, and is considered one of the well-known tourist attractions in Iraq. It was founded by Saint Matthew in the late fourth century AD. It included a church, cisterns, and cells for the monks to live in, and was surrounded by a large wall.
A Visit to Rabban Hormuz Monastery in Alosh:
An ancient monastery located near the town of Alqosh in northern Iraq, about 3 kilometers northeast of the town above Mount Alqosh. Its construction dates back to the year 640. Upon his death, two Assyrian princes decided to build a monastery to commemorate his memory. This was completed in the year 640, and a large number of people joined it. From the monks until it became an important cultural and religious center in the region, especially in the tenth century.
