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  World   Middle East  12 Dec 2016

World, Middle east, 12 Dec 2016

A desert oasis surrounded by palm trees in central Syria, Palmyra is also a strategic crossroads linking the Syrian capital, Damascus, with the country’s east and neighbouring Iraq. (Photo: AP)A look at Palmyra, the archaeological gem that Islamic State fighters retook Sunday from Syrian troops in a major advance. (

A look at Palmyra: Historic Syrian city retaken by ISIS

Palmyra boasts 2,000-year-old towering Roman-era colonnades and priceless artifacts.

12 Dec 2016 10:17 AM


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