Sask. archaeology professor horrified by IS destruction of ancient artifacts
A University of Saskatchewan professor is horrified after watching a video that shows Islamic State militants completely destroying ancient Iraqi artifacts.
Archaeology professor Chris Foley teaches his students about some of the statues that now lay in pieces in Mosul, Iraq’s second-largest city.
“I’m absolutely astounded and horrified by the systematic destruction,” he said, adding he believes the act is unprecedented.
One of the smashed statues includes winged human-headed bulls that were often placed as guardians outside palaces. They feature a fifth leg, in an effort to capture the movement of a horse, which is a symbol of power.