A temple still stands after 1,750 years in Hatra. Photo: AP
A temple still stands after 1,750 years in Hatra. Photo: AP
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IS bulldozing ancient city of Hatra because its 2,000-year-old temples 'promotes idolatry'

Hatra, a UNESCO world heritage site, is made up of a series of temples and is now under siege

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Updated: 7:42am, 8 Mar, 2015

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A temple still stands after 1,750 years in Hatra. Photo: AP
A temple still stands after 1,750 years in Hatra. Photo: AP
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