Damaged World Heritage castle in Syria

Damaged World Heritage castle in Syria

Photo shows damage inflicted in the Syrian civil war to arches (L) at the Crac des Chevaliers castle near the city of Homs on March 25, 2015. Syrian cultural heritage sites, especially in Islamic State-controlled regions, are threatened by looting and destruction. The castle is a UNESCO World Heritage site. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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