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Tensions flare as Syrian forces fire at Israeli jets

# Palmyra

Tensions flare as Syrian forces fire at Israeli jets

Mar 17th 2017, 10:31 AM 14,533 Views 69 Comments

In an unusual move, the Israeli army confirmed the raid took place.

Islamic State has retaken the ancient city of Palmyra

# Syria

Islamic State has retaken the ancient city of Palmyra

Dec 11th 2016, 12:21 PM 11,355 Views 22 Comments

It has used Palmyra’s ancient amphitheatre as a venue for public executions.

Mass grave found among ancient ruins taken from Islamic State

# Palmyra

Mass grave found among ancient ruins taken from Islamic State

Apr 2nd 2016, 1:20 PM 24,027 Views 77 Comments

“They were executed either by beheading or by shooting,” the source said.

The ancient city of Palmyra could be restored in 5 years

# Destroyed By ISIS

# Destroyed By ISIS

The ancient city of Palmyra could be restored in 5 years

Mar 28th 2016, 12:12 PM 15,795 Views 47 Comments

“We could have completely lost Palmyra… The joy I feel is indescribable.”

Islamic State has been forced out of Palmyra in a 'major symbolic victory' for Syrian forces

# Retaken

Islamic State has been forced out of Palmyra in a 'major symbolic victory' for Syrian forces

Mar 27th 2016, 7:51 AM 12,348 Views 27 Comments

The so-called caliphate took over the world heritage site and city in May 2015.

Islamic State's second-in-command killed by US forces, Pentagon says

# Major Blow

Islamic State's second-in-command killed by US forces, Pentagon says

Mar 25th 2016, 4:05 PM 18,532 Views 39 Comments

The killing is believed to be the second of a top IS commander in recent weeks.

Here are the ancient buildings that have been destroyed by Isis this year

# Archaeological Treasure

# Archaeological Treasure

Here are the ancient buildings that have been destroyed by Isis this year

Dec 28th 2015, 6:00 AM 17,101 Views 33 Comments

This year the group has destroyed much of the Palmyra, a World Heritage Site in Syria.

Islamic State ties three men to historic monuments, then blows them up

# Palmyra

Islamic State ties three men to historic monuments, then blows them up

Oct 27th 2015, 7:43 AM 19,500 Views 76 Comments

IS has yet to inform local residents who the executed individuals were or why they had been killed.

The Islamic State has blown up another ancient landmark

# Palmyra

The Islamic State has blown up another ancient landmark

Oct 5th 2015, 10:56 AM 13,728 Views 53 Comments

The group blew up the Arch of Triumph in Palmyra.

UN satellite images prove Palmyra temple was blown up

# Islamic State

# Islamic State

UN satellite images prove Palmyra temple was blown up

Sep 1st 2015, 7:56 AM 23,153 Views 65 Comments

The 2,000-year-old temple was part of the remains of the ancient caravan city in central Syria.

Islamic State releases photos of how it blew up historic temple

# Palmyra

Islamic State releases photos of how it blew up historic temple

Aug 25th 2015, 4:10 PM 28,927 Views 79 Comments

Palmyra’s was destroyed by the group at the weekend.

ISIS has beheaded the 82-year-old retired director of this UNESCO heritage site

# Palmyra

ISIS has beheaded the 82-year-old retired director of this UNESCO heritage site

Aug 19th 2015, 9:48 AM 24,561 Views 148 Comments

He had been retired for 13 years.

Islamic State is using a Roman amphitheatre as a stage for executions

# Palmyra

Islamic State is using a Roman amphitheatre as a stage for executions

May 28th 2015, 8:31 PM 20,535 Views 78 Comments

20 men they accused of fighting for the regime were killed.

"We have to act": World appalled as Isis seizes full control of important heritage site

# Destruction

"We have to act": World appalled as Isis seizes full control of important heritage site

May 21st 2015, 8:30 PM 39,676 Views 129 Comments

Before Syria’s conflict began in March 2011 – more than 150,000 tourists visited Palmyra every year.

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