Remote sensing and ground survey of archaeological damage and destruction at Nineveh during the ISIS occupation

Armed conflicts frequently result in the damage or destruction of archaeological heritage. The occupation by ISIS parts Iraq and Syria is no exception. Here, authors present results work focused on Nineveh, as part a wider research initiative to monitor inflicted at sites northern Iraq. Combining satellite imagery, low-level aerial photography ground-based reconnaissance, project presents condition assessment well new topographic map city. demonstrate that few high-profile acts deliberate vandalism were accompanied much more extensive caused construction rubbish dumping extending across substantial site.