During more than two years in control of the site, the militants destroyed countless artifacts, some dating back as far as 3,000 years to the Assyrian Empire.
Ancient City Of Nimrud Retaken From Militants, But Little Remains
Iraqi forces won back control of the ancient city of Nimrud from Islamic State militants on November 13.
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An excavation of the palace of Ashurnasirpal II, an Assyrian king of the 9th century BC.
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Iraqi workers excavate an archaeological site in 2001.
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Workers clean a partially preserved statue in 2001.
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A member of the U.S. Air Force documents sculptures on the entrance to an ancient palace in November 2008.