Palmyra arch

Palmyra arch rises again in London's Trafalgar Square

A replica of one of the most iconic monuments destroyed by Islamic State (IS) jihadists in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra was unveiled in London's Trafalgar Square.

Apr 20, 2016, 00:27 AM IST

Syrian activists: IS group destroys ancient Palmyra arch

The Arch of Triumph was one of the most recognisable sites in Palmyra, which the IS group seized in May. The monumental arch sat atop the famed colonnaded streets of the ancient city, which linked the Roman Empire to Persia.

Oct 05, 2015, 07:27 AM IST