Ancient Roman ruins of Palmyra destroyed by 'Islamic State'

Militants from the co-called 'Islamic State' group have destroyed a temple at Syria’s ancient ruins of Palmyra, according to activists.

Ancient Roman ruins of Palmyra destroyed by 'Islamic State'

Militants from the co-called 'Islamic State' group have destroyed a temple at Syria’s ancient ruins of Palmyra, according to activists.

News that the militants blew up the Baalshamin Temple came after extremists beheaded Palmyra scholar Khaled al-Asaad.

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