ISIS destroys ancient Palmyra temple
The Islamic extremist group ISIS has reportedly blown up a nearly 2,000-year-old temple in the historic ruins of Palmyra, Syria. The temple is seen here on March 14, 2014, before the destruction.
ISIS destroys ancient Palmyra temple
Explosives are seen in the Temple of Baalshamin in one of the undated photos that were released Tuesday, August 25, on a social media site used by ISIS militants.
ISIS destroys ancient Palmyra temple
Militants are seen placing explosive devices in the temple, according to the original caption on the photo released by ISIS.
ISIS destroys ancient Palmyra temple
ISIS members say they rigged the temple with large quantities of explosives and detonated them.
ISIS destroys ancient Palmyra temple
UNESCO, the United Nations cultural organization, called the destruction of the Temple of Baalshamin a "war crime."
ISIS destroys ancient Palmyra temple
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