Rare photograph taken in 1850 shows the excavation of the enormous statues of the Nergal Gate of the ancient city of Nineveh. Unfortunately, this ancient statue was destroyed. [668x681 - 966KB] | Poal: Say what you want.

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Rare photograph taken in 1850 shows the excavation of the enormous statues of the Nergal Gate of the ancient city of Nineveh. Unfortunately, this ancient statue was destroyed. [668x681 - 966KB] (pic8.co)

https://gatesofnineveh.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/isis-destroys-temple-of-nabu-at-nimrud-nergal-gate-at-nineveh/

https://gatesofnineveh.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/isis-destroys-temple-of-nabu-at-nimrud-nergal-gate-at-nineveh/

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~~Unfortunately~~ Thankfully, this ancient statue was destroyed.

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reeeeeeeeeeeeeee

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Muslims are afraid of statues, they destroy statues and paintings etc because they think people will bow down and worship images.

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