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Extremists use sledgehammers and AK-47s to destroy walls and statues at UNESCO World Heritage site
[DAILYMAIL.CO.UK] - Jihadists shown smashing shrines and statues in 2,000-year old city that was declared a World Heritage site in 1987
- ISIS thugs recorded on ladders using hammers and AK-47s to smash down historic relics on the ancient walls
- The fanatics claim relics are 'false idols' which promote idolatry that violate their interpretation of Islamic law
- Authorities also believe they have been sold on the black market by the terrorist group to fund their atrocities
Posted by: Fred 2015-04-05 |
