VOICED : Comienzan a desminar antigua ciudad de Palmira

Syrian forces, with Russian air support, retook Palmira from ISIS and began demining the city. Palmira, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was previously captured by ISIS in 2015, retaken by the regime, and then recaptured by ISIS. Efforts were made to preserve historical monuments, avoiding bombings in those areas. ISIS's capture led to mass executions and destruction of ancient temples, condemned by UNESCO as war crimes.

What support did Syrian forces receive in recapturing Palmira?

• Financial aid from the United Nations

• Military support from the United States

• Air support from Russia

• Troop reinforcements from Iran

When was Palmira first captured by ISIS?

• May 2015

• April 2014

• December 2015

• June 2016

What was a key focus during the recapture of Palmira to preserve its heritage?

• Conducting archaeological excavations

• Evacuating all civilians

• Rebuilding destroyed temples immediately

• Avoiding airstrikes on historical monuments

What actions did ISIS take in Palmira that were condemned by UNESCO?

• Providing humanitarian aid

• Building new structures

• Establishing a new government

• Mass executions and temple destruction

Which centuries' constructions were destroyed by ISIS in Palmira?

• 3rd and 4th centuries

• 2nd and 3rd centuries

• 1st and 2nd centuries

• 4th and 5th centuries