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Syrian army announces recapture of Palmyra from Islamic State
Militants seized Palmyra in a surprise advance in December 2016, after having been driven out eight months before
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Nations set to approve fund to protect cultural heritage
Representatives of some 40 countries are expected to approve on Saturday establishing a fund to protect heritage sites
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Palmyra Arch to be recreated in London's Trafalgar Square
The reconstruction, which coincides with World Heritage Week 2016, will use 3D printing and carving technologies
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Mass grave of victims of Islamic State found in Syria's Palmyra
The military on Friday said 24 of the victims were civilians, including three children
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Syria forces retake Palmyra in major victory over Islamic State
Situated about 210 kilometres northeast of Damascus, it drew some 150,000 tourists a year before the war
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Islamic State blows up Arch of Triumph in Syria's Palmyra
Syrian antiquities director warn of catastrophe unfolding in Palmyra, which extremists have been dismantling since May
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Islamic State militants blow up Palmyra's ancient tower tombs: Syria's antiquities chief
Maamoun Abdulkarim says sources confirmed destruction of three tombs including Elahbel which was built in 103AD
