The full scale of the damage done by Islamic State militants to the historic city of Nimrud in northern Iraq is emerging, after government forces recaptured the site two days ago. Read more
Islamic State: Ancient Nimrud ruins 'bulldozed' in Iraq
Islamic State (IS) militants have begun bulldozing the ruins of the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud, Iraqi government officials say. The ministry of tourism says IS used heavy machinery to destroy the site - one of the most celebrated jewels of Iraq's archaeological heritage. Read more