UN: Temple Destruction Is a 'Crime Against Civilization'

temple – n. a building or other structure meant for religious or spiritual activities

antiquities – adj. relating to objects, buildings or works of art from long ago

shrine – n. a holy place

blasphemous – adj. ungodly; against God or holy things

degrade – v. to slowly break down

maneuver – n. movement or a series of movements; a military exercise of troops and other forces