Project to turn Jonah tomb into park denounced by Iraq
(MENAFN- Arab News) BAGHDAD: An Iraqi minister on Saturday slammed Daesh plans to turn the site of the tomb of the Prophet Younus (Jonah) in Mosul which it destroyed last year into a park as a 'crime' perpetrated against the country's heritage a local news outlet reported.
Qais Hussain the deputy minister of Antiquities and Tourism told the local Al-Sumaria News that 'there are reports about Daesh intention of transforming the tomb into a park and fun city which is another crime against Iraqi heritage.'
The site of the tomb is located in the northern city of Mosul which Daesh seized in June last year. So far the Iraqi government has not been able to recapture the city which has become the group's stronghold in the country.
Last week a military officer also said the operation to liberate Mosul has begun. But there is no news of any official announcement that the operation has commenced.
Hussain's comments come after a local source in Mosul said on Friday that Daesh has started to leveling the tomb area and transforming it adding that the group has already made its budget for the project and invited 'specialized companies' to start building.
Qais Hussain the deputy minister of Antiquities and Tourism told the local Al-Sumaria News that 'there are reports about Daesh intention of transforming the tomb into a park and fun city which is another crime against Iraqi heritage.'
The site of the tomb is located in the northern city of Mosul which Daesh seized in June last year. So far the Iraqi government has not been able to recapture the city which has become the group's stronghold in the country.
Last week a military officer also said the operation to liberate Mosul has begun. But there is no news of any official announcement that the operation has commenced.
Hussain's comments come after a local source in Mosul said on Friday that Daesh has started to leveling the tomb area and transforming it adding that the group has already made its budget for the project and invited 'specialized companies' to start building.
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