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Islamic State militants have "bulldozed" the ancient Nimrud archaeological site, which dates back to the 13th century BCE, near the northern city of Mosul according to Iraq's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
Nimrud, located on the banks of the Tigris River, 18 miles southeast of Mosul, is one of the world's most important Assyrian archaeological sites, but has been been threatened by looting and damage since the United States-led invasion in 2003.
The statement, posted on the ministry's Facebook page Thursday, does not elaborate on the extent of the damage, saying only that the group continues to "defy the will of the world and the feelings of humanity" with this latest act. Read more...
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