IS releases pics showing destruction of ancient temple in Palmyra
Just days after Islamic State militants blew up the 2000-year old temple of Baal Shamin in the Syrian city of Palmyra, one of the most important cultural sites, the group has published photos to show the destruction of the Roman-era temple, an act the Unesco has called a war crime.
Five photos were distributed on social media showing explosives being
carried inside, being set around the walls of the temple, the large
explosion and then rubble.
The militants blew up the temple of Baal Shamin on Sunday, according to the Syrian antiquities chief, but had not published pictures until now. Reuters could not independently verify the images.
Just days after Islamic State militants blew up the 2000-year old temple of Baal Shamin in the Syrian city of Palmyra, one of the most important cultural sites, the group has published photos to show the destruction of the Roman-era temple, an act the Unesco has called a war crime.
The militants blew up the temple of Baal Shamin on Sunday, according to the Syrian antiquities chief, but had not published pictures until now. Reuters could not independently verify the images.
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