College of Archaeology

The master’s thesis entitled “Urban Expansion of Bab al-Tub during the Ottoman Era – An Architectural Planning Study” was defended by the student Safa Majid Muhammad from the Department of Archaeology on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Dr. Bahnam Abu al-Suf Hall. The thesis addressed the geographical importance of Bab al-Tub, its historical depth, and its borders, which extended beyond the walls of the Old City of Mosul. It focused on studying one of the largest neighborhoods in the Old City of Mosul, which occupied a distinguished location extending from the southeastern part to the southwest. It contained numerous archaeological and heritage remains, including religious, educational, economic, commercial, service, and military buildings, as well as government and administrative buildings, dating back to the Ottoman era (921-1336 AH / 1515-1918 AD). Its remains are still evident today.
The viva committee consisted of the following professors: Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Saleh Saeed, University of Mosul / College of Arts / Department of History, Chairman
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Hamza Ismail, Cairo University / College of Archaeology / Department of Islamic Archaeology, Member
Assistant Professor Farhan Mahmoud Elias, University of Mosul / College of Archaeology / Department of Archaeology, Member
Assistant Professor Akram Muhammad Yahya, University of Mosul / College of Archaeology / Department of Archaeology, Member and Supervisor

The Deanship of the College of Archaeology wishes the supervising professor and the student success.