Historic sites destroyed by terrorism

Historic sites destroyed by terrorism

Historic sites destroyed by terrorism

Historic sites destroyed by terrorism

Historic sites destroyed by terrorism

Historic sites destroyed by terrorism

Historic sites destroyed by terrorism

Historic sites destroyed by terrorism

Historic sites destroyed by terrorism

Historic sites destroyed by terrorism

Historic sites destroyed by terrorism

Historic sites destroyed by terrorism

Historic sites destroyed by terrorism

Historic sites destroyed by terrorism

Historic sites destroyed by terrorism

Historic sites destroyed by terrorism

Historic sites destroyed by terrorism

Historic sites destroyed by terrorism

Historic sites destroyed by terrorism

Historic sites destroyed by terrorism

Historic sites destroyed by terrorism

Historic sites destroyed by terrorism

Historic sites destroyed by terrorism

Historic sites destroyed by terrorism

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Hatra - The historic city of Hatra was an ancient fortification that stood for more than 2,000 years.

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Hatra - It was part of the Ninawa province in Iraq.

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Hatra - The Hatra ruins were designated a world heritage site by UNESCO.

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Hatra - They were completely destroyed by ISIS.

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Temple of Baalshamin - The temple was located in the ruins of the historic city of Palmyra in Syria.

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Temple of Baalshamin - Baalshamin was considered one of Palmyra's most important monuments.

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Temple of Baalshamin - Terrorists blew up the temple using explosives.

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Temple of Baalshamin - It was a huge loss for the archaeological world. Palmyra, the city where the temple stood, was also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Nimrud -

According to historians, the Iraqi city had stood since approximately 1350 BCE.

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Nimrud -

Writer Agatha Christie visited the city in 1930, and described it as spectacular.

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Nimrud - According to intel from the Iraqi government, Islamic State destroyed the city.

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Nimrud - UNESCO stated that the group's actions constituted war crimes.

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Mosul museum - Another case of wanton destruction was in the city of Mosul, Iraq.

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Mosul Museum - ISIS occupied the museum for two years, after which it was completely destroyed by the terrorists.

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Mosul Museum - The Mosul Museum housed thousands of artifacts from Mesopotamian culture.

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Mosul Museum - The group destroyed the items, claiming they were against the teachings of Islam.

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Library of Mosul University - This was another target in the city of Mosul.

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Library of Mosul University - The Islamic State destroyed the Library of Mosul University.

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Library of Mosul University - Many unique items were lost in the fire, including a manuscript of the Quran, which dated back to the ninth century.

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Library of Mosul University - Despite the chaos, volunteers are said to have saved around 2,000 artifacts.

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Mar Behnam Monastery - The monastery was built by the Assyrian king Senchareb and was over 1,500 years old.

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Mar Behnam Monastery - It has a beautiful facade, and unfortunately was the target of ISIS attacks in 2015.

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Mar Behnam Monastery - Terrorists also destroyed the tombs of martyrs buried there.

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Mar Behnam Monastery - The interior of the monastery bares the scars of the terrorist attacks.

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Aleppo - One of Syria's most important cities and another UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Aleppo - According to UNESCO, Aleppo was ruled consecutively by the Hittites, Assyrians, Arabs, Mongols, Mamluks, and Ottomans.

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Aleppo - The city was left in ruins after the Syrian Civil War.

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Aleppo -

The battle was fought between the government, rebels, terrorists, and even involved Russia.

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Church of Saint Porphyrius -

One of Gaza’s oldest and most significant Christian landmarks was destroyed during the Israel-Hamas war. Dating back to the 5th century, the church was a vital part of Gaza’s Christian heritage.

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Church of Saint Porphyrius -

The church, known for its ancient mosaics and architectural beauty, had long stood as a testament to the city’s rich, diverse cultural past.

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Church of Saint Porphyrius -

Its loss marks the destruction of a historic symbol for the local Christian community and the broader history of the region.

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Great Omari Mosque -

The Great Omari Mosque, believed to be the oldest mosque in Gaza, was severely damaged amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Great Omari Mosque -

Known for its stunning Mamluk-era minaret, the mosque's destruction represents a significant loss for the local Muslim community and the region’s Islamic history.

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Great Omari Mosque -

The Great Omari Mosque was not only a place of worship, but also a symbol of Gaza's resilience.

See also: World Heritage Sites at risk of disappearing

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Hatra - The historic city of Hatra was an ancient fortification that stood for more than 2,000 years.

© Reuters

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Hatra - It was part of the Ninawa province in Iraq.

© Reuters

2 / 35 Fotos

Hatra - The Hatra ruins were designated a world heritage site by UNESCO.

© Reuters

3 / 35 Fotos

Hatra - They were completely destroyed by ISIS.

© Reuters

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Temple of Baalshamin - The temple was located in the ruins of the historic city of Palmyra in Syria.

© Shutterstock

5 / 35 Fotos

Temple of Baalshamin - Baalshamin was considered one of Palmyra's most important monuments.

© Shutterstock

6 / 35 Fotos

Temple of Baalshamin - Terrorists blew up the temple using explosives.

© Reuters

7 / 35 Fotos

Temple of Baalshamin - It was a huge loss for the archaeological world. Palmyra, the city where the temple stood, was also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

© Reuters

8 / 35 Fotos

Nimrud -

According to historians, the Iraqi city had stood since approximately 1350 BCE.

© Reuters

9 / 35 Fotos

Nimrud -

Writer Agatha Christie visited the city in 1930, and described it as spectacular.

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Getty Images

10 / 35 Fotos

Nimrud - According to intel from the Iraqi government, Islamic State destroyed the city.

© Reuters

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Nimrud - UNESCO stated that the group's actions constituted war crimes.

© Reuters

12 / 35 Fotos

Mosul museum - Another case of wanton destruction was in the city of Mosul, Iraq.

© Shutterstock

13 / 35 Fotos

Mosul Museum - ISIS occupied the museum for two years, after which it was completely destroyed by the terrorists.

© Reuters

14 / 35 Fotos

Mosul Museum - The Mosul Museum housed thousands of artifacts from Mesopotamian culture.

© Reuters

15 / 35 Fotos

Mosul Museum - The group destroyed the items, claiming they were against the teachings of Islam.

© Reuters

16 / 35 Fotos

Library of Mosul University - This was another target in the city of Mosul.

© Reuters

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Library of Mosul University - The Islamic State destroyed the Library of Mosul University.

© Reuters

18 / 35 Fotos

Library of Mosul University - Many unique items were lost in the fire, including a manuscript of the Quran, which dated back to the ninth century.

© Reuters

19 / 35 Fotos

Library of Mosul University - Despite the chaos, volunteers are said to have saved around 2,000 artifacts.

© Reuters

20 / 35 Fotos

Mar Behnam Monastery - The monastery was built by the Assyrian king Senchareb and was over 1,500 years old.

© Reuters

21 / 35 Fotos

Mar Behnam Monastery - It has a beautiful facade, and unfortunately was the target of ISIS attacks in 2015.

© Reuters

22 / 35 Fotos

Mar Behnam Monastery - Terrorists also destroyed the tombs of martyrs buried there.

© Reuters

23 / 35 Fotos

Mar Behnam Monastery - The interior of the monastery bares the scars of the terrorist attacks.

© Reuters

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Aleppo - One of Syria's most important cities and another UNESCO World Heritage Site.

© Shutterstock

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Aleppo - According to UNESCO, Aleppo was ruled consecutively by the Hittites, Assyrians, Arabs, Mongols, Mamluks, and Ottomans.

© Shutterstock

26 / 35 Fotos

Aleppo - The city was left in ruins after the Syrian Civil War.

© Shutterstock

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Aleppo -

The battle was fought between the government, rebels, terrorists, and even involved Russia.

© Shutterstock

28 / 35 Fotos

Church of Saint Porphyrius -

One of Gaza’s oldest and most significant Christian landmarks was destroyed during the Israel-Hamas war. Dating back to the 5th century, the church was a vital part of Gaza’s Christian heritage.

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Getty Images

29 / 35 Fotos

Church of Saint Porphyrius -

The church, known for its ancient mosaics and architectural beauty, had long stood as a testament to the city’s rich, diverse cultural past.

©

Getty Images

30 / 35 Fotos

Church of Saint Porphyrius -

Its loss marks the destruction of a historic symbol for the local Christian community and the broader history of the region.

©

Getty Images

31 / 35 Fotos

Great Omari Mosque -

The Great Omari Mosque, believed to be the oldest mosque in Gaza, was severely damaged amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.

©

Getty Images

32 / 35 Fotos

Great Omari Mosque -

Known for its stunning Mamluk-era minaret, the mosque's destruction represents a significant loss for the local Muslim community and the region’s Islamic history.

©

Getty Images

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Great Omari Mosque -

The Great Omari Mosque was not only a place of worship, but also a symbol of Gaza's resilience.

See also: World Heritage Sites at risk of disappearing

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Historic sites destroyed by terrorism

Discover which historic sites have fallen victim to terrorism

Historic sites destroyed by terrorism

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TRAVEL Terrorism

One of the biggest worries for the world is the constant threat posed by terrorism. But it's not just human life that it poses a threat to, as historic archaeological sites are also at risk, and many important sites have been destroyed over many years.

Take a look at this list of monuments and significant sites that have fallen victim to terrorist attacks.

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