5. Nimrud
King Shalmaneser I built the city of Nimrud between 1274 and 1245 BC in what is now northern Iraq. Known for its spectacular monumental palaces, temples and statues, Nimrud is one of the most important archeological relics in Iraq. However, due to its supposedly ‘un-Islamic’ nature, ISIS bulldozed and blew up much of the historic ruins in 2015, leaving little more than rubble behind.
