Palmyra, the ancient pearl of Syria's desert

Islamic State group jihadists seized full control of the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, putting the world heritage site at risk of destruction. (AFP Photo)

Updated on: May 23, 2015 1:22 AM IST

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Islamic State group jihadists seized full control of the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, putting the world heritage site at risk of destruction. (AFP Photo)

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Before Syria's crisis began in March 2011, more than 150,000 tourists visited Palmyra every year. (Reuters Photo)

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Fakhreddin's Castle (top), is pictured in the historical city of Palmyra. (Reuters Photo)

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The capture of Palmyra, a 2,000-year-old metropolis, reportedly leaves more than half of Syria under IS control. (AFP Photo)

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This picture released by the website of Islamic State militants, shows damaged Syrian military helicopters at Palmyra air base. (AP Photo)

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This picture released by the website of Islamic State militants, shows a bunker with a heavy machine gun mounted on its top at Palmyra air base. (AP Photo)

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An aerial view shows a part of the ancient city of Palmyra. (AFP Photo)

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A man rides a motorcycle with a child in the historical city of Palmyra. (Reuters Photo)

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Palmyra, the ancient Syrian city that has fallen to the IS, has withstood the last 2,000 years with its immaculate temples and colonnaded streets. (AFP Photo)