palmyra
UNESCO has called the act a war crime.
The militant group blew up the temple of Baal Shamin.
The militant group is in control of the ancient city.
"He told me, 'I was born in Palmyra and will stay in Palmyra and will not leave even if costs me my blood.'"
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The 82-year-old scholar worked for over five decades as the head of antiquities at the ancient site.
The seizure will enable the militant group to link up areas under its control.