IS destroys Roman amphitheatre in Palmyra

The Islamic State group has destroyed parts of the Roman amphitheatre in Syria’s ancient city of Palmyra. IS recaptured the archaeological site in
December, nine months after it was expelled in a government offensive 

Site pictured in Mar 2016

Amphitheatre: Facade of second-century building ruined

Tetrapylon: Group of four pillared gates destroyed along with amphitheatre

Tadmur (Palmyra)
TURKEY
SYRIA
IRAQ
JORDAN
Damascus
200km
125 miles
Area of IS dominance 

Approximate extent of ancient city
TADMUR (PALMYRA)
Diocletian’s wall
Baths of Diocletian
Grand Colonnade
Valley of the Tombs
Temple of Bel  Destroyed
Destroyed Arch of Triumph
Destroyed Temple of Baalshamin

500m
0.3 miles

Pictures: Getty Images, Google Earth, A. Najjar, B. Gagnon, S. Isachenko
Amphitheatre