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5 Pics: Islamic State's Destruction of Palmyra Temple in Syria

The Islamic State group today published images showing the destruction of the nearly 2000-year-old Baal Shamin temple in Syria's Palmyra, after international condemnation of the act.

  • The temple was reportedly destroyed on Sunday and news of its demolition sparked international condemnation.
    The temple was reportedly destroyed on Sunday and news of its demolition sparked international condemnation.
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  • The series of images showed militants placing barrels and small containers, presumably containing explosives, around the temple.
    The series of images showed militants placing barrels and small containers, presumably containing explosives, around the temple.
  • The photos show a large explosion apparently as the temple was blown up, and then a pile of rubble at its former location.
    The photos show a large explosion apparently as the temple was blown up, and then a pile of rubble at its former location.
  • Palmyra ancient ruins were deemed a World Heritage site UN's cultural chapter UNESCO in 1980.
    Palmyra ancient ruins were deemed a World Heritage site UN's cultural chapter UNESCO in 1980.
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  • UNESCO called the destruction an act a "new war crime and an immense loss for the Syrian people and for humanity."
    UNESCO called the destruction an act a "new war crime and an immense loss for the Syrian people and for humanity."
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