These Landsat 5 and 8 satellite images, spanning 29 years, showcase significant development in Mosul. The images reveal substantial growth with the construction of new buildings along the north bank of the Tigris River. Mosul, also known as Al Mawsil, is a city located in northern Iraq and serves as the capital of Ninawá Governorate.

• Image 1: Product: Geo Tiff format, Satellite/Sensor: Landsat 5 TM, Resolution: 30 metre, Coverage: 180 x 180 km, Acqusition Date: 28 April 1987, Band Combination used to create this image: 3, 2, 1 (RGB) Visible colour layers
• Image 2: Product: Geo Tiff format, Satellite/Sensor: Landsat 8 OLI, Resolution: 30 metre, Coverage: 180 x 180 km, Acqusition Date: 21 Nov 2016, Band Combination used to create this image: 4, 3, 2 (RGB) Visible colour layers