Thursday, May 5, 2016

Russian orchestra plays moving concert in Syria's war-torn Palmyra

Russia's famed Mariinsky orchestra held a concert amid the imposing columns of the the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra on Thursday. The archaeological gem was severely damaged by Islamic State militants who overran the UNESCO-preserved site, destroying priceless ancient architecture and statues.



Via: Archaeology News

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