A new video released by the Islamic State (ISIS), reveals how much damage the extremist group inflicted at Nimrud, an ancient archaeological site in Iraq.
Nimrud, which dates back to 13th century BCE, was damaged by militants in early March, according to Iraqi officials. Posted to YouTube over the weekend, the footage shows ISIS members bulldozing the ancient Assyrian city.
Throughout the seven-minute-long video, militants are seen smashing the facades of walls at the site, and using bulldozers and jack hammers to destroy reliefs
Nimrud, the ruins of an ancient city located on the banks of the Tigris River 18 miles southeast of Mosul, is one of the world's most important Assyrian archaeological sites. Since the United States-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, however, it has fallen victim to looting and damage. Read more...
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