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Hamam al-Alil
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| official_name | Hamam al-Alil |
| native_name | |
| pushpin_map | Iraq |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | Iraq |
| subdivision_type1 | Governorate |
| subdivision_name1 | Nineveh |
| subdivision_type2 | Municipality |
| subdivision_name2 | Mosul District |
| leader_title | Mayor |
| population_as_of | 2016 |
| population_total | 25,000 |
| population_density | |
| population_density_mi2 | |
| population_metro | |
| coordinates |
Hamam al-Alil (also: Hammam al-Alil; Arabic: حمام العليل "fresh bath") is a spa town about 27 km south of Mosul in the Nineveh Governorate in Iraq, on the western bank of the Tigris River. It is well known for its mineral water springs and receives visitors from all over Iraq seeking treatment due to the various purported medical benefits of the sulfur-rich geothermal waters.
In 2019, the authorities undertook renovation works to the Hamam al-Alil baths costing $500,000 that were completed in June 2022.
Recent history
Main article: Hamam al-Alil massacre
In 2014, Hamam al-Alil was seized by ISIL, along with neighbouring Mosul. On 11 February 2014, 15 Iraqi soldiers were killed in a pre-dawn assault on an army camp guarding an oil pipeline near Hamam al-Alil. In July 2016, F16 fighters of the international coalition against ISIL destroyed ISIL's bases in the area. During the 2016 Battle of Mosul the town was attacked by the Iraqi Army in the final days of October 2016 and reportedly "90 percent surrounded". It was also reported that ISIL executed 42 civilians in the town.
A combination of Iraqi, federal police and elite interior ministry forces liberated Hamam al-Alil from ISIL on 7 November 2016.
References
References
- (15 July 2022). "Iraqis find healing at spa near Mosul after ISIS massacres". Al-Mashareq and AFP.
- (5 July 2024). "Hamam Al-Alil spa town reopens, drawing tourists and locals alike".
- (11 February 2014). "15 Iraq soldiers killed in pre-dawn attack: officials". The Daily Star.
- [http://isis.liveuamap.com/de/2016/15-july-f16s-destroy-daesh-bases-in-hammam-alalil-area-strategically ISIS.liveuamap.com], 15 July 2016
- (28 October 2016). "UN: ISIS 'executes' 232 near Mosul". CNN.
- (7 November 2016). "Iraqi forces capture key town of Hamam al-Alil from ISIS on southern approach to Mosul". The Straits Times.
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