UN Official Calls Muslim Destruction of Antiquities a 'War Crime'

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UN Official Calls Muslim Destruction of Antiquities a 'War Crime'

As the Islamic savages who can have no “idols” to compete with their moon god continue to wage war on the world’s collective cultural heritage — all in furtherance of their goal of one world unite, prostrate, at the feet of “Allah” — the United Nations finally rouses itself from the enduring problem of Israel to take a modicum of notice:

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Archaeologists and officials have expressed outrage about the bulldozing of the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud by Islamic State militants in Iraq. On Thursday IS – which controls swathes of Iraq and Syria – began demolishing the site, which was founded in the 13th Century BC, Iraqi officials said.

The head of UN’s cultural agency condemned the “systematic” destruction in Iraq as a “war crime.” IS says ancient shrines and statues are “false idols” that have to be smashed.

“They are erasing our history,” Iraqi archaeologist Lamia al-Gailani said.

Well, that’s the whole point, isn’t it? Be sure to watch the video at the link.

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