I am appalled that any group would think they have a right to destroy any other groups historical monuments. But then I remember the Taliban destroying the Buddhas of Bamiyan (BEFORE 9/11) and I am reminded that there are groups that have no civilization at all. With these radical Islamists,there is no choice but to destroy them if we can. But we would need a leader and there are few/none on the horizon.
“I am appalled that any group would think they have a right to destroy any other groups historical monuments.”
I actually had two people -here- yesterday tell me that any site or buildings used for pagan worship in antiquity should be razed. I asked if that included the Pyramids, the Parthenon, the Sphinx, etc. They said yes, and appeared fully serious.