A brutal airstrike shattered one of Syria’s most iconic ancient sites, the Ain Dara Temple. The temple’s destruction raises urgent questions about the cost of war on world heritage. What’s lost goes ...

Syria's Ancient Palmyra Lion Saved From ISIS and Brought Back to Life in Damascus. Published Oct 03, 2017 at 4:28 PM EDT Updated Oct 03, 2017 at 5:10 PM EDT.

Fighters have also looted ancient sites, selling artifacts to raise money for the Islamic State, also known as ISIS or ISIL. "It's a very powerful propaganda message," said Al-Azm.

Syria hopes tourists will return to Palmyra, scarred by war Before 2015, Palmyra was considered one of the world's most intact ancient Roman sites. ISIS blew up many key monuments of this storied ...

Even amid Syria’s archaeological richness, Palmyra stands out, containing “the monumental ruins of a great city that was one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world ...

In Syria, Archaeologists Risk Their Lives To Protect Ancient Heritage : Parallels Academic "Monuments Men" have donned disguises and dodged snipers to help save their country's cultural riches ...

An arch in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra is the latest casualty. — -- A 2,000-year-old arch in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra is the latest casualty by ISIS militants. Professor ...

ISIS destroys yet another ancient ruin 01:27. ISIS has demolished precious artifacts and archaeological sites from Syria to Iraq. But CBS News correspondent Clarissa Ward says, out of sight and ...

An Ancient Christian tomb complex dating back 1,500 years was discovered by a contractor who was clearing rubble beneath a destroyed house in Syria's Idlib province.

An ancient town in Syria is one of the world's few places where residents still speak Aramaic, the language that Jesus is believed to have used. Skip to content Menu Today's paper.