A file picture taken on March 14, 2014 shows a partial view of the ancient oasis city of Palmyra, 215 kilometers northeast of Damascus. Jihadists from the Islamic State group seized full control of the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra on May 21, a monitor said, putting the world heritage site at risk of destruction. AFP PHOTO
A file picture taken on March 14, 2014 shows a partial view of the ancient oasis city of Palmyra, 215 kilometers northeast of Damascus. Jihadists from the Islamic State group seized full control of the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra on May 21, a monitor said, putting the world heritage site at risk of destruction. AFP PHOTO

PARIS: The destruction of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Palmyra would be an "enormous loss to humanity", the head of the organization warned Thursday after Islamic State fighters seized the ancient Syrian city.

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