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- Ancient Nimrud Ruins 'bulldozed' in Iraq http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-31759555 18 comments
- Islamic State militants have begun bulldozing the ruins of the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud, Iraqi government officials say. The ministry of tourism says IS used heavy machinery to destroy the site - one of the most celebrated jewels of Iraq's archaeological heritage. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-31759555 23 comments worldnews
- ISIS are destroying historic ruins because ancient shrines and statues are "false idols". http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-31759555 19 comments worldnews
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