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September 1, 2015

Syria: U.N. Confirms ISIL's Destruction of Ancient Temple of Bel 
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In news from Syria, a United Nations agency has confirmed the
destruction of the Temple of Bel in the ancient city of Palmyra by the
self-proclaimed Islamic State. Satellite imagery shows the
2,000-year-old main temple building has been flattened.

 

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