Temple of Bel obliteration confirmed

A satellite image confirms the main temple in the ancient city of Palmyra in central Syria has been destroyed by Islamic State (IS) militants
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TURKEY

LEBANON

SYRIA Aleppo Tadmur (Palmyra)

IRAQ

Damascus

100km 62 miles

Areas of IS dominance

Temple of Bel, shown in 2010
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TADMUR (PALMYRA)

Aug 31, 2015: Image taken day after explosion at 2,000-year-old temple

Before IS took control on May 21, 2015: Temple of Bel still standing

Palmyra: Built on site of ancient caravan route, unique combination of
Roman and Persian architectural styles

Diocletian’s wall

Aug 23: Temple of Baalshamin destroyed

Amphitheatre

Monumental Arch

200m 656ft

Pair of columns survive blast
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Source: Wire agencies

Pictures: Bernard Gagnon (Creative Commons), Associated Press, Google Maps

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