Ancient Biblical antiquities in cities just outside areas controlled by ISIS are in immediate danger of being destroyed or sold on the black market, reports the Daily Beast. Because of the terror group’s swift takeover of Mosul, museum curators were unable to protect priceless artifacts – and the Biblical city of Nineveh is within ISIS’ reach as well.

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