Sep 1, 2015 A satellite image confirms the main temple in the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria has been destroyed by Islamic State (IS) militants, the UN says. Syria's head of antiquities had suggested on Monday that the Temple of Bel was still standing, despite reports a massive explosion over the weekend. But Unosat analysts said the main structure had been reduced to rubble, as well as a line of columns beside it. IS captured the Unesco World Heritage site from government forces in May. "Unfortunately, the images we acquired do show that the main building of the temple has been destroyed," Einar Bjorgo, Unosat's manager, told the BBC early on Tuesday.
Sep 3, 2015 What exactly do they think they're fulfilling by destroying all these ancient relics? What purpose does it serve?
