A look at Palmyra, Syria's historic town retaken from IS

BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s historic town of Palmyra — home of priceless archaeological treasures and Roman ruins — has changed hands between government forces and the Islamic State group three times during the past 12 months. On Thursday, the Syrian military regained control of the town, which it had lost to IS in December.
Here’s a look at Palmyra, which Syrians affectionately call the “Bride of the Desert.”
AN ARCHEOLOGICAL TREASURE
A UNESCO world heritage