Petra was no longer a trade capital. Instead, it was now a religious center known for its magnificent churches. ... In the late 500s, a large fire destroyed the Petra Church and many of its artifacts. But this same fire did something amazing: it actually preserved some of the precious scrolls stored inside.
What historical sites has ISIS destroyed?
Destroyed heritage
- Prophet Jonah (Nabi Yunus) Mosque in Mosul, pictured in 1999. ...
- Leaning minaret of the Great Mosque of Al-nuri in 2013. ...
- Dair Mar Elia monastery, which was destroyed sometime between late August and September 2014. ...
- The Sa'a Qadima Church in Mosul, blown up in April 2016.
What cultures have been destroyed?
7 Cultural Sites Damaged or Destroyed by War
- Old City of Dubrovnik, Croatia. ...
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- Vijećnica (City Hall) of Sarajevo, Bosnia. ...
- Buddhas of Bamiyan, Afghanistan. ...
- Djinguereber Mosque of Timbuktu, Mali. ...
- Great Mosque of Aleppo, Syria. ...
- Temple of Bel at Palmyra, Syria.
