Article 29JM1 Isis destroys tetrapylon monument in Palmyra

Isis destroys tetrapylon monument in Palmyra

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Kareem Shaheen
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Syrian antiquities chief says militants have demolished structure and part of Roman theatre after seizing city for second time

Islamic State militants have destroyed a tetrapylon and part of a Roman theatre in the ancient city of Palmyra in the group's latest attack on Syria's heritage.

Related: How the ancient city of Palmyra looked before the fighting - in pictures

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