> Modern war seems to have destroyed a lot there, how much is unclear. If you’re talking about the recent Syrian war, Ive read there’s reason for optimism. Ma

> Modern war seems to have destroyed a lot there, how much is unclear. If you’re talking about the recent Syrian war, Ive read there’s reason for optimism. Many of the ancient fortress were used by fighters, not necessarily to defend against attack. More to keep prisoner, train, etc. But what I read was about medieval Kracs, which are still functioning fortresses, not ancient Mesopotamian structures.