Mosques
Heritagenews
‘This is a farce’: heritage activists react as historic minaret in Iraq covered in white plaster
The Zumurrud Khatun Mosque and Mausoleum have undergone a heavy-handed restoration—and there is a risk of further damage to come
Africa's largest mosque officially opens in Algeria
The inauguration of the nearly $900m building has been delayed since 2020
Indianews
As India erects a grand Hindu temple on site of razed mosque, more Islamic heritage faces prospect of destruction
The Ram temple in Ayodhya, consecrated next week, has been the subject of a long and deadly campaign by Hindu nationalist groups
Iraqnews
Outrage over demolition of 300-year-old minaret in Iraq
Cultural heritage officials are calling for greater protections of historic structures as the Siraji minaret in Basra is torn down for road expansion
Booksreview
Magnificence of mosques and their contents revealed in book created by 'dream team' of Saudi and Egyptian museums
Exploration of the Islamic building through its decorations and objects fills a gap in the field
Nagorno-Karabakhnews
Metropolitan Museum of Art appeals for protection of cultural heritage sites in Nagorno-Karabakh
Plea comes as Azerbaijan moves to take control of swaths of territory under a Russian-brokered peace deal