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And the Islamic State has targeted more priceless ruins in Syria. Syria's antiquities director says the group has now destroyed three tombs in the ancient city of Palmyra. One was 2,000 years old and renowned for the carved portraits of the people buried there. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.

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