Palmyra: IS retakes ancient Syrian city
BBC News (2016). Palmyra: IS retakes ancient Syrian city. BBC News. 11 December.
| Title | Palmyra: IS retakes ancient Syrian city |
|---|---|
| Publication Date | 11th Dec 2016 |
| Author | BBC News |
| Source | BBC News |
| Country | Syria |
| Region | West and Central Asia |
| Art type | Antiquities, Architecture |
| Subject | Destruction, Threat |
| Comments | It seems the Islamic State has strategically set it sights on retaking Palmyra now that Assad's forces are focusing on Aleppo. |
| Link | http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-38280283 |
| Permalink | https://web.archive.org/web/20161215041020/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-38280283 |