The 2,000 years of history torn apart by two years of terror: Shocking before-and-after pictures reveal ISIS fanatics' wanton destruction of the ancient relics of Palmyra
- Insightful pictures show extent of destruction ISIS has caused to ancient landmarks in Syrian city of Palmyra
- Comparison photos show ancient structures standing proud in 2014 but two years on they are now demolished
- Despite scenes of destruction, Government forces worked with Russian military to free ancient archaeological site
- Drone footage reveals a surprising amount of the temple site appears to remain intact despite ISIS's reign of terror
- Syrian government struck a secret deal with ISIS to 'convince' them not to destroy all of the city's ancient landmarks
- See more news from Syria at www.dailymail.co.uk/syria
These
insightful photographs show the extent of damage and destruction ISIS
has unleashed on Syria’s ancient relics over the last two years with
many Palmyra monuments which stood proudly in 2014 now reduced to
rubble.
The
images show how many notable ancient structures have been torn down by
ISIS fanatics who looted precious artifacts before smashing up the
Syrian city’s historical landmarks.
A
photographer who visited many of Palmyra’s monuments, including the
Temple of Baal Shamin, Temple of Bel and Arc du Triomphe, in March 2014
has now revisited the locations and documented how they have since been
largely damaged.
ISIS
militants have spent the last two years ransacking the UNESCO World
Heritage sites and officially took hold of the city in May last year
before finally being ousted yesterday after three weeks of fighting.
While
they may have finally moved on from the treasured Syrian city, these
photos show the scene of devastation they have left behind – with
experts now facing the difficult task of re-constructing the ancient
landmarks.
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These insightful comparison images
show how many notable ancient structures in Palmyra have been torn down
by ISIS fanatics who looted precious artefacts before smashing up the
Syrian city’s historical landmarks. Pictured: The photographer holds a
picture of the Arc du Triomphe (Triumph's Arch) taken on March 14, 2014,
this week and show how little remains of the historic monument two
years on
The Temple of Bel, in the ancient
Syrian city of Palmyra, is shown in a photograph taken on March 14,
2014. The photo is being held up in front of the remains of the historic
temple this week after it was destroyed by Islamic State jihadists
during a reign of terror during 2015
ISIS militants have spent the last two
years ransacking the UNESCO World Heritage sites and officially took
hold of the city in May last year before finally being ousted yesterday
after three weeks of fighting. Pictured: The Temple of Bel in 2014
(inset) and the current picture today
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