Islamic State says it has destroyed ancient artifacts
Islamic State militants have destroyed six archaeological pieces from the historic town of Palmyra, Syria, that were confiscated from a smuggler at a checkpoint, the group said.
Islamic State released photographs showing militants destroying the busts with large hammers. The group seized Palmyra in May.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Friday it was unclear if the busts were authentic or if the militants destroyed fake busts as a cover for the group’s own antiquities smuggling.