Syrian site of Palmyra

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.

IS militants destroy ancient tombs in Syria

Islamic State militants destroyed three ancient tower tombs in the central city of Palmyra in the last few days, a Syrian government official says.

IS causes 'severe damage' to Palmyra's Temple of Bel

The Islamic State (IS) militant group has destroyed part of another temple at the ancient Syrian site of Palmyra, activists and witnesses 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 4, 2015
September 4, 2015

IS militants destroy ancient tombs in Syria

Islamic State militants destroyed three ancient tower tombs in the central city of Palmyra in the last few days, a Syrian government official says.

August 31, 2015
August 31, 2015

IS causes 'severe damage' to Palmyra's Temple of Bel

The Islamic State (IS) militant group has destroyed part of another temple at the ancient Syrian site of Palmyra, activists and witnesses say.

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