Islamic militants destroy 2,000-year-old temple in Syria

A satellite image shows the main building of the ancient Temple of Bel in the Syrian city of Palmyra has been destroyed, a United Nations agency said.

Islamic militants destroy 2,000-year-old temple in Syria

A satellite image shows the main building of the ancient Temple of Bel in the Syrian city of Palmyra has been destroyed, a United Nations agency said.

The image was taken a day after a massive explosion was set off near the 2,000-year-old temple in the city occupied by so-called 'Islamic State' ('IS') militants.

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