Basch Tabia Fortress
The Bash Tabia Fortress , also known as Pashtabia Castle , was an archaeological site from the 12th century on the west bank of the Tigris River within the city walls of Mosul , which was destroyed by the terrorist organization Islamic State (IS) in April 2015 . The building was considered a symbol of the city and, as a popular tourist destination, contributed to the identity of Mosul.
The fortress was built in the 12th century as one of seven castles within the city walls of Mosul. In 1393 it was destroyed by Tamerlane , but rebuilt during the Ottoman Empire . It was one of the few remaining parts of the city walls of Mosul to this day.
When Mosul was suddenly captured by the Islamic State on June 10, 2014, the structure was damaged; a month later, the walls were attacked by a guided missile on July 10 and by an unmanned drone on July 23. In April 2015, the Iraqi Ministry of Culture reported that the building had been blown up by the Islamic State as part of its campaign against historical heritage.
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- Боевики "Исламского государства" взорвали древний замок Баш Тапия в иракском Мосуле. TASS , accessed March 3, 2016 .
Coordinates: 36 ° 21 '19.4 " N , 43 ° 7' 17.7" E