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Palmyra recaptured from ISIS; first photos show level of destruction

The state of destruction at the Roman Theater on March 2, 2017. Photo via the Syrian Directorate-General of Antiquities & Museums. The state of destruction at the Roman Theater on March 2, 2017. Photo via the Syrian Directorate-General of Antiquities & Museums. Tetrapylon, March 2, 2017. Photo via the Syrian Directorate-General of Antiquities & Museums. Triumphal Arch, March 2, 2017. Photo via the Syrian Directorate-General of Antiquities & Museums. Palmyra Museum, March 2, 2017. Photo via the Syrian Directorate-General of Antiquities & Museums.

Palmyra Museum, March 2, 2017. Photo via the Syrian Directorate-General of Antiquities & Museums.

Palmyra Museum, March 2, 2017. Photo via the Syrian Directorate-General of Antiquities & Museums.