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Greece Condemns Destruction of Cultural Artifacts in Iraq by ISIS

Cultural Artefacts by ISIS in IraqGreece expressed its abhorrence of the destruction of antiquities in Mosul’s Museum and Public Library in Iraq by ISIS.

“We express our abhorrence of the base and barbaric destruction of the ancient and cultural treasures of inestimable historical value in Iraq by ISIS,” a Greek Foreign Ministry announcement said on Friday, following recent news footage showing the destruction of priceless artifacts in Mosul’s Museum.

“Greece, as a cradle of civilization, supports every effort on the part of UNESCO to raise the awareness of the international community with the aim of protecting cultural treasures in the Middle East and ending the barbaric and obscurantist conduct of the ISIS terrorist organization,” the announcement added.

(source: ana-mpa)

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