- Palmyra is in danger. As Islamic State fighters clash with Syrian government forces around the historic site, it is worth considering what the loss of this wonder, dubbed the "Venice of the Sands", would mean for the world's cultural heritage. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-32748392 101 comments worldnews
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