Khān al-Kumruk (al-Jumruk): Mosul’s Historic Station on the Silk Road

Reviving a Forgotten Trade Hub at the Crossroads of Civilizations

Restored entrance of Khān al-Kumruk

Mosul—al-Mawṣil in Arabic, meaning “the connector”—has long been a bridge between East and West. Strategically located in northern Iraq, the city was a vital hub on the Silk Road, linking merchants and travelers from China, Persia, Anatolia, and the Levant. With the Tigris River running through it, al-Mawṣil became a m…