Ancient Roman Ruins

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  ISIS Is Back In The Ancient Syrian City Of Palmyra

  Islamic State militants fought their way back into the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra on Saturday nine months after they were driven out by Syrian government forces, in a reminder that the group is still a force to be reckoned with despite major losses of territory elsewhere.

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  Ancient Roman Coins Discovered In Ruined Japanese Castle

  Scientists have discovered a bunch of ancient Roman and Ottoman coins from the ruins of an old castle in Japan, a finding which could help better understand historical trade routes and relations in Asia.

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  Syria's Palmyra: Ghost Town Bearing Scars Of ISIS Destruction

  Explosions rocked the ancient town of Palmyra on Friday and on the horizon, black smoke wafted behind its majestic Roman ruins, as Syrian army experts carefully detonated hundreds of mines they say were planted by ISIS terrorists before they fled the town.

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  Worst Fears Confirmed as Famed Palmyra Temple Flattened

  Satellite images show the main temple in Syria's Palmyra has been flattened, confirming the worst fears for the ancient ruins held by the Islamic State group.

• Labour Dispute Locks Tourists out of Pompeii

  A labour dispute has again kept tourists locked out of Pompeii in a spate of hours-long closures at the ancient Roman ruins.