'IS' destroys archaeological pieces

The so-called Islamic State says it has destroyed six archaeological pieces from the historic Syrian town of Palmyra after they were confiscated from a smuggler.

'IS' destroys archaeological pieces

The so-called Islamic State says it has destroyed six archaeological pieces from the historic Syrian town of Palmyra after they were confiscated from a smuggler.

An IS statement said the six busts were found when the smuggler was stopped at a checkpoint.

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