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Some parts of the ancient citadel seem to have survived occupation by Islamic State and escaped its desire to destroy important archaeological sites, writes The Guardian referring to the liberation of the city of Palmyra by the Syrian Army.

As noted in the article, the first images to emerge of the Unesco world heritage-listed citadel, known as “the bride of the desert”, after Syrian regime forces expelled Islamic State fighters, show the damage made by Isis during its 10-month occupation. Some of Palmyra’s most treasured artefacts, including the Temple of Bel and the Arch of Triumph have been destroyed.

The Guardian also informs that a team of archaeologists would go to Palmyra in the coming days to assess the damage to its monuments, and pledged to rebuild the destroyed temples and arch.