Скачать или смотреть Syria: reports of ISIL advance on Palmyra raise fears for the ancient site

An unverified video has emerged purporting to show ISIL militants raising the group's flag over a government building in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra.

The country's antiquities chief maintains the government is still in control of the municipality, but says fighting is ongoing two kilometres away from the world heritage site.

Recent reports suggest ISIL has advanced from eastern strongholds to surround the central Syrian town.

According to UNESCO, Palmyra dates back to the 1st century…
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