Palmyra's Arc of Triumph destroyed by Islamic extremists

Palmyra's Arc of Triumph destroyed by Islamic extremists

Photo taken on July 3, 2014, shows the Arch of Triumph in the Palmyra historic site, central Syria. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Oct. 4, 2015, that the ancient arch has been destroyed by the Islamic State, becoming one of the latest victims in the extremist group's campaign to destroy historic sites in areas it controls. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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