Samarra Mosque
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Samarra shrine must be rebuilt: Unesco says reconstruction will help unite warring factions
The site is considered one of the holiest in Iraq, containing the remains of two of the Prophet's descendants
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Samarra mosque at risk from new police barracks
There are fears that the new station will be a target for insurgents; Unesco powerless to protect the World Heritage site
Antiquities & Archaeologyarchive
Iraqi Prime Minister pushes for Samarra rebuild after mosque loses final minarets in second attack
At least 18 shrines have been attacked since last February, says antiquities head
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Invasive US security measures place Samarra’s heritage at risk
A giant embankment built around the city has reduced attacks on US troops, but may have compromised important sites
Samarra Mosquearchive
Samarra mosque's spiral minaret targeted by bombers
Insurgents allegedly staged the attack to prevent US troops using the tower as a vantage point
Antiquities & Archaeologyarchive
US snipers co-opt Samarra mosque’s spiral minaret
The US military says “military necessity” takes precedence over the safeguarding of this Islamic landmark