These striking before-and-after photos show ISIS' drastic damage in Palmyra
Syrian forces recaptured the ancient city of Palmyra from Islamic State militants in March, leaving behind damage that might take five years to repair.
Agence France-Presse photographer Joseph Eid gives us a clear picture of damage by comparing photographs of each site from March 14, 2014, and March 31, 2016. Julie Kliegman
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