The Islamic State Continues Its Destruction Of Historical Sites And Churches

Daily Mail: ISIS thugs wreck ANOTHER historic site: Extremists use sledgehammers and AK-47s to destroy walls and statues at UNESCO World Heritage site in Iraq

 * 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

A shocking video has emerged of ISIS thugs using sledgehammers and AK-47 rifles to destroy walls and statues in Iraq's UNESCO World Heritage city of Hatra.

In the slickly produced seven minute footage, jihadists are shown smashing shrines and statues in the 2,000-year old city.

Militants are also recorded chipping away at the bases of some of the larger wall sculptures and cracking boulders into ancient city pillars, while eerie music plays in the background.

More News On The Islamic State Continuing Its Destruction Of Historical Sites And Churches

Video Shows Islamic State’s Destruction of Hatra -- VOA/AP
Isis video confirms destruction at Unesco world heritage site in Hatra -- The Guardian
Islamic State continues depraved destruction of historical sites and churches -- The Telegraph
Isis destroys monuments with sledgehammers and Kalashnikovs in ancient city of Hatra in Iraq -- The independent
Islamic State Video 'Smashing Idols' Shows the Demolition of Yet Another Ancient City -- VICE News
Jihadists smash Iraq’s 2,000-year-old statues to dust in new ISIS video -- RT
Video shows Islamic State smashing ancient Iraq city. Real or fake? -- Jessica Mendoza, CSM