Iraqis Mourn Destruction of Ancient City of Nimrud: ISIS 'Tried to Destroy the Identity of Iraq'

Lucy Kafanov (2016). Iraqis Mourn Destruction of Ancient City of Nimrud: ISIS 'Tried to Destroy the Identity of Iraq'. NBC. 11 December.

Title Iraqis Mourn Destruction of Ancient City of Nimrud: ISIS 'Tried to Destroy the Identity of Iraq'
Publication Date 11th Dec 2016
Author
Source NBC
Country Iraq
Region West and Central Asia
Art type Antiquities, Architecture
Subject Destruction, Preservation
Comments A local archaeologist estimates 60%of Nimrud has been destroyed by the Islamic State.
Link http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/isis-terror/iraqis-mourn-destruction-ancient-city-nimrud-isis-tried-destroy-identity-n694636
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