On August 31 it was reported that ISIL or ISIS, the group know as the Islamic State blew up "Palmyra’s treasured Temple of Bel” in Syria. The National Post commented that, "The temple, dating back to 32 AD, shows a unique merging of ancient Near Eastern and Greco-Roman architecture. It is dedicated to the Semitic god Bel and is considered one of the most important religious buildings of the first century.”
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