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Once, Hatra was under the control of Islamic State militants. Now, visitors can walk peacefully among the ruins that are a UNESCO world heritage place in the northern part of Iraq.
HATRA, IRAQ (AFP) – Strolling along the ancient ruins of Hatra in Iraq’s north, dozens of visitors admired the site, where local initiatives seek to turn over a new leaf after a brief but brutal extremist rule. Designated an endangered world heritage site by UNESCO, Hatra dates back to the second and third centu-ries BC. […]
HATRA: Strolling along the ancient ruins of Hatra in Iraq's north, dozens of visitors admired the site, where local initiatives seek to turn over a new leaf after a brief but brutal jihadist rule.