Islamic State Continues The Destruction Of The Ancient Syrian City Of Palmyra

ABC News: ISIS Destroys Another Ancient Landmark: 'We’re Going to Lose Palmyra,' Syrian Director Says

A 2,000-year-old arch in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra is the latest casualty by ISIS militants.

Professor Maamoun Abduilkarim, the country’s director of antiquities, confirmed that ISIS Sunday blew up the Arch of Triumph, one of the city’s most recognizable sites. “Shocked” and “shameful,” he told ABC News, noting that unlike the two temples that were destroyed earlier this year, the arch has no religious significance.

More News On The Islamic State Continuing The Destruction Of The Ancient Syrian City Of Palmyra

ISIS Destroys Triumphal Arches in Palmyra, Syria -- NYT
UNESCO says IS 'terrified by history' after Palmyra destruction -- AFP
Ancient City of Palmyra at Risk of Complete Destruction by Islamic State -- WSJ
Islamic State destroys historic Palmyra arch -- UPI
Officials: ISIL destroys Palmyra's Arch of Triumph -- USA Today
Palmyra: Islamic State's demolition in the desert -- BBC
ISIS Blows Up Arch of Triumph in Syria's Palmyra -- Discovery
Photos show grandeur of Palmyra’s antiquities as Islamic State continues to destroy them -- Washington Post