What was the main reason for the destruction of Nimrud by Islamic State?
Its "un-Islamic" Assyrian nature
Economic reasons
Political reasons
Natural disaster
Answer
Islamic State destroyed Nimrud because of its "un-Islamic" Assyrian nature. They considered the ancient city and its artifacts to be idolatrous and against their strict interpretation of Islam.
Unraveling the Mysteries of Nimrud: The Ancient Assyrian City Quiz