Palmyra temple

Islamic State 'blows up Palmyra arch'

Islamic State militants in northern Syria have blown up another monument in the ancient city of Palmyra, officials and local sources say.

UN confirms Palmyra temple destroyed

A satellite image confirms that the main temple in the ancient city of Palmyra in northern Syria has been destroyed, the United Nations says.

Palmyra's Temple of Bel 'still standing'

Palmyra's ancient Temple of Bel is still standing despite an attempt by Islamic State (IS) militants to blow it up, Syria antiquities chief says.

Palmyra temple 'blown up by IS'

Islamic State militants have destroyed Palmyra's ancient temple of Baalshamin, Syrian officials and activists say.

October 5, 2015
October 5, 2015

Islamic State 'blows up Palmyra arch'

Islamic State militants in northern Syria have blown up another monument in the ancient city of Palmyra, officials and local sources say.

September 1, 2015
September 1, 2015

UN confirms Palmyra temple destroyed

A satellite image confirms that the main temple in the ancient city of Palmyra in northern Syria has been destroyed, the United Nations says.

August 31, 2015
August 31, 2015

Palmyra's Temple of Bel 'still standing'

Palmyra's ancient Temple of Bel is still standing despite an attempt by Islamic State (IS) militants to blow it up, Syria antiquities chief says.

August 24, 2015
August 24, 2015

Palmyra temple 'blown up by IS'

Islamic State militants have destroyed Palmyra's ancient temple of Baalshamin, Syrian officials and activists say.

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