The struggle to save Iraq archaeological sites after ISIL battles
Many of Iraq’s most important archaeological sites lie in ruins after the battle against ISIL.
16 Feb 2019
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Many of Iraq’s most important archaeological sites lie in ruins after the battle against ISIL.
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