ISIS Destroys 3 Ancient tTombs in Syria, Official Says

CBS News ^ | September 4, 2015

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Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants destroyed three ancient tower tombs in the central city of Palmyra in the last few days, a Syrian government official said Friday.

Tower tombs, built on high grounds, are a particular feature of the Roman-era ancient caravan city.

Maamoun Abdulkarim, the head of the Antiquities and Museums Department in Damascus, said Friday the militants destroyed the tower tombs, including the Elahbel tower that dates back to the 103 AD, 10 days earlier. Abdulkarim said his information was based on witness accounts and satellite images provided by the Boston-based American Schools of Oriental Research.

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Who is the leader of Isis

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If I wasn’t watching the US destroy its own Southern history, I might give a darn about this...

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Small tactical nukes on ISIS strongholds might discourage such activites. Those animals don’t deserve any mercy.

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Won’t be happening anytime soon with a muslim sympathizer at the helm.

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In case you’re wondering what ever happened to the Ark of the Covenant...

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