A satellite image confirms the destruction of the main building of the Temple of Bel, as well as a row of columns in its immediate vicinity.
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U.N.: ISIS destroys 1st-century temple
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A satellite image confirms the destruction of the main building of the Temple of Bel, as well as a row of columns in its immediate vicinity.
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The Arch of Triumph in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra was built 2,000 years ago.
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Islamic State (IS) militants in Syria have entered the Unesco World Heritage site of Palmyra after seizing the town next to the ancient ruins. IS has previously demolished ancient sites in Iraq that pre-date Islam. File photo : © Eric Travers/ABACA. 28121-12. Syrie, 08/08/2001. Le temple de Bel de la ville de Palmyre.
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From the 1st to the 2nd century, the art and architecture of Palmyra, standing at the crossroads of several civilizations, married Graeco-Roman techniques with local traditions and Persian influences. The fabled desert oasis saw its last tourist in September 2011, six months after the Syrian uprising began. It is feared that the ancient city is now under threat from the ISIS militant group.
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The temple of Baal-Shamin in Palmyra, Syria, circa 1960. (Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images)
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The temple of Baal-Shamin in Palmyra, Syria, circa 1960. (Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images)
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