Islamic State Begins To Demolish The Ancient City Of Palmyra

Photo: The ‘god lion’ statue allegedly destroyed by Isis – Wikipedia

Global Research: Syria: ISIS Palmyra Demolition has begun with Ancient God Lion Statue destroyed

When Islamic State (Isis) took over Palmyra last week, the jihadists assured the world they were not going to destroy the ancient city’s treasure trove of ruins and artefacts.

According to the Palmyra Media Centre, “IS militants promised the citizens during a talk that they won’t offend the ancient city [sic]“. This claim has been repeated in interviews with several media outlets.

However, it seems the strategy has now changed. On Wednesday (27 May), a Syrian radio station broadcast a declaration from an alleged IS commander in Palmyra claiming the group will “destroy statues” representing idols but preserve the historical monuments and the ruins.

WNU Editor: AFP has a post reporting on the opposite .... Why have IS militants spared ancient Palmyra? (AFP). What's my take .... the Islamic State cannot (and will not) change who they are. Expect ISIS to take Palmyra's artifacts .... and what they cannot sell they will destroy.