Why did ISIS destroy the Mosul Museum?

ISIL seizure and destruction spree ISIL said that its statues were against Islam and threatened to destroy the museum’s contents. It was revealed that ISIS has turned the artifact warehouse into a tax office – the “Diwan Zakat” – to collect dues from its Islamist fighters.

When was Mosul destroyed?

Mosul, Iraq’s second largest city, became IS’s bureaucratic and financial backbone. It took a ferocious nine-month battle to finally free the city in July 2017. Between 9,000 and 11,000 civilians were killed, according to an Associated Press investigation at the time, and the war left widespread destruction.

In what country is the Mosul Cultural Museum and who was responsible for destroying it in 2015?

Iraq
The Mosul Cultural Museum in Iraq burst into global consciousness in February 2015 when ISIS, the extremist, terrorist organization locally known as Daesh, posted videos of its adherents toppling the museum’s ancient statues, smashing artifacts off the wall, burning documents and severely damaging its main building.

Who destroyed Iraq statues?

Significance. In April 2002, the 12 m (39 ft) statue was erected in honor of the 67th birthday of Saddam Hussein. In the afternoon of April 9, 2003, a group of Iraqi civilians began to attack the statue. One such futile attempt by sledgehammer-wielding weightlifter Kadhem Sharif particularly caught media attention.

Who destroyed Petra?

Petra fell to the Romans, who annexed Nabataea and renamed it as Arabia Petraea. Petra’s importance declined as sea trade routes emerged, and after an earthquake in 363 destroyed many structures.

Who destroyed Palmyra?

ISIS
ISIS occupied the city on two separate occasions between 2015 and 2017, destroying many of its historic treasures. A picture taken on March 4, 2017, shows the damaged site of the ancient city of Palmyra in central Syria after it was retaken from ISIS by government forces for a second time.

Does anyone live in Mosul?

While many people fled from Mosul, others entered from towns to the north of the city [1, 2]. The population remaining in Mosul under ISIS control was thought to be about 1.5 million [3].

What happened to Mosul now?

The Iraqi city of Mosul was captured by the “Islamic State” group in 2014. Much of its cultural heritage was destroyed during the occupation. Three year’s after Mosul’s liberation, the city is now being rebuilt. In the summer of 2014, the “Islamic State” group (IS) conquered Iraq’s second largest city of Mosul.

Is Petra Jordan destroyed?

Petra fell to the Romans, who annexed Nabataea and renamed it as Arabia Petraea. Petra’s importance declined as sea trade routes emerged, and after an earthquake in 363 destroyed many structures….Petra.

How much money is the Mosul Museum worth?

Founded in 1952, the museum consisted of a small hall until a new building was opened in 1972, containing ancient Assyrian artifacts. The museums net worth and content value are around 50 to 80 to 250 million according to museum specialists during 2013 at least. Dr.

Who is the director of the Mosul Museum?

Mosul Museum. The museums networth and containing are around 50 to 80 to 250 million according to museum specialists during 2013 at least. Dr. Hikmat Al-Aswad was the Director from 2004-2011. The current director is Zaid Ghazi Saadallah.

What was in the museum in Mosul that was destroyed?

The Mosul Museum was home to a variety of Hatra’s sculptures. Most of the sculptures were images of Hatrene kings or noblemen. The ISIL video shows many of these sculptures being hit with sledgehammers and toppled to the ground. Of the 27 known Hatrene sculptures of kings, 4 were seen damaged in the ISIL video.

Is the Mosul Museum part of the Assyrian Empire?

A professor at the Archaeology College in Mosul confirmed to the Associated Press that the two sites depicted in the video are the city museum and Nirgal Gate, one of several gates to Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian empire. “I’m totally shocked,” Amir al-Jumaili told the AP “It’s a catastrophe.