Rebuilding vast spaces of Moscow proved much more difficult than razing historical districts. The church building was destroyed as part of the razing of Seneca Village. Its destruction culminated with the razing of 1788 by the troops of Ali Pasha. This expedition subjugated the Cyclades, before besieging, capturing and razing Eretria. Together they finally defeated and killed the patriarch, razing Soba afterwards and enslaving its population. Ashurbanipal's forces pursued Hamban-haltash, plundering and razing cities on their way. The charges against Saddam included razing of Dujail farmland. City planners considered wider streets, which would have meant razing many older buildings. The German Army swept through Belgium, executing civilians and razing villages. The city restored Ellis Square after razing the City Market parking garage. Coen responded by razing villages and forcing their inhabitants to work for the VOC. The settlers also set about razing the existing town to the ground. I was approaching Athens with the intent of razing the city to the ground. The German razing of the city had long been planned. Aurelian marched to Palmyra, razing it.