How ISIL destroyed Nimrud

John Beck (2016). How ISIL destroyed Nimrud. Al Jazeera. 1 December.

Title How ISIL destroyed Nimrud
Publication Date 1st Dec 2016
Author
Source Al Jazeera
Country Iraq
Region West and Central Asia
Art type Architecture, Antiquities
Subject Destruction
Comments Now that Iraqi forces have taken back control of Nimrud, the damage that has been assessed is clearly significant. The Islamic State used explosives to destroy most of the pre-Islamic history.
Link http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/11/isil-destroyed-iraq-nimrud-161129125401265.html
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