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This is the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud in Iraq- and it may be the latest cultural heritage target of Islamic State militants. Officials from Iraq's Ministry of Tourism said Thursday IS militants have begun to destroy the ruins, seen in this file video. The city was founded in the 13th century BC and is one of Iraq's most celebrated archeological sites.

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