Nimrud Archaeology Recovered by IS

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Iraqi archaeologists piece together ancient treasures ravaged by IS

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UNESCO -listed Nimrud site was ravaged by Islamic State (IS) fighters after they seized large areas of Iraq and neighboring Syria in 2014 .

More than 500 artifacts were found shattered at the site, located about 30 kilometers ( 19 miles ) from Mosul .

Meticulous excavation work by Iraqi archaeologists has already yielded more than 35,000 fragments.

"Every time we find a piece and bring it to its original place, it's like a new discovery," one expert says.

Badrani said he expects that it will take 10 years of hard work before the marvels of King Ashurnasirpal II's palace can be seen again, complete. 2025 AFP .

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