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# Palmyra

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Tensions flare as Syrian forces fire at Israeli jets
In an unusual move, the Israeli army confirmed the raid took place.
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Mar 17th 2017, 10:31 AM
Islamic State has retaken the ancient city of Palmyra
It has used Palmyra’s ancient amphitheatre as a venue for public executions.
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Dec 11th 2016, 12:21 PM
Mass grave found among ancient ruins taken from Islamic State
“They were executed either by beheading or by shooting,” the source said.
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Apr 2nd 2016, 1:20 PM
The ancient city of Palmyra could be restored in 5 years
“We could have completely lost Palmyra… The joy I feel is indescribable.”
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Mar 28th 2016, 12:12 PM
Islamic State has been forced out of Palmyra in a 'major symbolic victory' for Syrian forces
The so-called caliphate took over the world heritage site and city in May 2015.
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Mar 27th 2016, 7:51 AM
Islamic State's second-in-command killed by US forces, Pentagon says
The killing is believed to be the second of a top IS commander in recent weeks.
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Mar 25th 2016, 4:05 PM
Here are the ancient buildings that have been destroyed by Isis this year
This year the group has destroyed much of the Palmyra, a World Heritage Site in Syria.
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Dec 28th 2015, 6:00 AM
Islamic State ties three men to historic monuments, then blows them up
IS has yet to inform local residents who the executed individuals were or why they had been killed.
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Oct 27th 2015, 7:43 AM
The Islamic State has blown up another ancient landmark
The group blew up the Arch of Triumph in Palmyra.
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Oct 5th 2015, 10:56 AM
UN satellite images prove Palmyra temple was blown up
The 2,000-year-old temple was part of the remains of the ancient caravan city in central Syria.
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Sep 1st 2015, 7:56 AM
Islamic State releases photos of how it blew up historic temple
Palmyra’s was destroyed by the group at the weekend.
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Aug 25th 2015, 4:10 PM
ISIS has beheaded the 82-year-old retired director of this UNESCO heritage site
He had been retired for 13 years.
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Aug 19th 2015, 9:48 AM
Islamic State is using a Roman amphitheatre as a stage for executions
20 men they accused of fighting for the regime were killed.
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May 28th 2015, 8:31 PM
"We have to act": World appalled as Isis seizes full control of important heritage site
Before Syria’s conflict began in March 2011 – more than 150,000 tourists visited Palmyra every year.
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May 21st 2015, 8:30 PM