PBS NewsHour

Palmyra, where East met West, is symbolic target for IS

Clip: 09/02/2015 | 7m 57s

Satellite images released by the U.N. confirmed the destruction of the Temple of Bel in Palmyra by Islamic State forces, part of a pattern of targeting ancient sites in Syria and Iraq. Jeffrey Brown talks to Michael Danti of Boston University and Brenton Easter from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement about the losses at Palmyra and how authorities are tackling antiquities smuggling.

Aired: 09/02/15

Rating: NR

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