Experts reveal Islamic State destroyed nearly 200 objects at Syrian museum

Polish experts back from assessing damage at the museum in the Syrian city of Palmyra have offered grim new details about the extent of the destruction caused by the Islamic State group.

Experts reveal Islamic State destroyed nearly 200 objects at Syrian museum

Polish experts back from assessing damage at the museum in the Syrian city of Palmyra have offered grim new details about the extent of the destruction caused by the Islamic State group.

The museum was trashed and some of its best-known artefacts and statues were smashed by the extremists during the 10 months they controlled the town, before being driven out last month.

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