VOICED : Esculturas del siglo VII a.C. sobreviven a destruccion yihadista

The video discusses the discovery of Assyrian treasures hidden in narrow tunnels in Mosul, Iraq. These treasures, including two winged bulls, survived the ISIS occupation. Archaeologists are working to preserve these artifacts amidst the threat of tunnel collapses due to accumulated debris. The site was discovered after the Iraqi army reclaimed eastern Mosul. The artifacts date back to the 7th century BC, belonging to the Assyrian Empire. The video also highlights the destruction of historical sites by ISIS since 2014 and the illegal sale of artifacts on the black market.

What significant artifacts were found hidden in the tunnels of Mosul?

• A golden statue of a Mesopotamian king

• Two winged bulls from the Assyrian Empire

• Ancient Greek pottery

• A Roman chariot

What is causing the daily collapses inside the tunnels?

• Construction work nearby

• Earthquakes

• Pressure from accumulated debris and instability of the hill

• Heavy rainfall

When were the artifacts discovered by the Iraqi authorities?

• In late February

• In early January

• In early February

• In late January

To which ancient empire are the discovered artifacts attributed?

• Egyptian Empire

• Roman Empire

• Babylonian Empire

• Assyrian Empire

What did the Islamic State group do after proclaiming their caliphate in 2014?

• Established museums

• Destroyed numerous historical sites in Iraq and Syria

• Preserved ancient artifacts

• Built new historical sites