Possible Clues:

• Took out fresh seed to dry
• Ruined achievement, accepting rambling story
• Completely ruined
• Put an end to
• Ruined small city of old in heroic exploit
• Action to capture southern city once in ruins
• Ruined; demolished
• Ruined southern city once involved in exploit
• Wrecked, replacement of odd tyres saving vehicle, finally
• Demolished