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IS destroyed ancient Syrian treasure: witness

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An ancient temple in the Syrian town of Palmyra was reduced to rubble by Islamic State militants, a witness said Aug. 24, confirming the complete destruction of the ancient monument in what UNESCO said was a "war crime."

The U.N. cultural agency called the destruction of the temple, part of a sprawling Roman-era complex that was once among the most popular tourist sites in the Middle East, an "immense loss for the Syrian people and for humanity." The witness said the militants used small bottles of explosives to destroy the temple. (AP)

イスラム国、シリアのパルミラ遺跡の神殿爆破

イスラム過激派組織「イスラム国（IS）」がシリアの世界遺産パルミラ遺跡の神殿を爆破した。ユネスコはこれを「戦争行為」だと強く非難した。

The Japan Times ST: September 4, 2015