Destruction of the Temple of Baalshamin at Palmyra

The Temple of Baalshamin is seen through two Corinthian columns as it stood in March 2014.

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Aug. 25, 2015 3:19 PM PT

Photos of Islamic State’s destruction of an ancient temple at Palmyra, Syria, are emerging on social media sites used by the militants.

An image from an screenshot of an undated video by Islamic State in Syria purportedly shows shows explosives placed on columns at the Temple of Baalshamin.

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