Islamic State Militants Have Destroyed The Ancient Temple Of Bel Mira in Palmyra

WSJ: U.N. Condemns Destruction of Ancient Palmyra Temple

Satellite photographs show 2,000-year-old temple completely demolished by Islamic State fighters

BEIRUT—The United Nations on Tuesday condemned the destruction of the 2,000-year-old Temple of Bel in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, a monument it called one of most important in the Middle East.

Initial reports indicated Islamic State fighters had partially destroyed the temple on Sunday using explosives. But late Monday, the U.N. Institute for Training and Research said the temple’s inner sanctuary and nearby columns had been entirely demolished.

“We can confirm destruction of the main building of the Temple of Bel as well as a row of columns in its immediate vicinity,” the institute said, citing satellite photographs.

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