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ISIS destroys Sinjar lighthouse

 ISIS destroys Sinjar lighthouse

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(IraqiNews.com) A local source in Nineveh province announced on Sunday that ISIS elements have blown up the archaeological lighthouse in Sinjar and a number of surrounding houses in the district.

The source said in an interview for IraqiNews.com, “Today, the ISIS group elements blew up the ancient lighthouse of Sinjar and a number of surrounding houses with improvised explosive devices.”

The source, who requested anonymity, added, “The bombing led to the full destruction of the lighthouse.”

It is noteworthy that the lighthouse is one of Sinjar and Nineveh’s archaeological and religious landmarks; it was used by Yazidis to report religious matters.

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