Skip to main content
Sunday, November 15, 2026Nov 15
Subscribe
All Sections
Search
More

Syria’s Palmyra arch, destroyed by IS, recreated in London

A reconstruction of the 2000 year-old Triumphal Arch from Palmyra Syria is erected in Trafalgar Square in London Monday April 18, 2016. The triumphal arch destroyed by the Islamic State group in Syria was been recreated in London's Trafalgar Square. The Arch of Triumph in Palmyra formed part of one of the world's most extensive ancient archaeological sites. The 5.5 meter (18-foot) Egyptian marble replica about two-thirds the size of the original, was created by the Institute for Digital Archaeology using 3-D printing technology. (Stefan Rousseau/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT
A reconstruction of the 2000 year-old Triumphal Arch from Palmyra Syria is erected in Trafalgar Square in London Monday April 18, 2016. The triumphal arch destroyed by the Islamic State group in Syria was been recreated in London's Trafalgar Square. The Arch of Triumph in Palmyra formed part of one of the world's most extensive ancient archaeological sites. The 5.5 meter (18-foot) Egyptian marble replica about two-thirds the size of the original, was created by the Institute for Digital Archaeology using 3-D printing technology. (Stefan Rousseau/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT

By Associated Press 1 min read

LONDON (AP) – A 2,000-year-old triumphal arch destroyed by the Islamic State group in Syria has been recreated in London’s Trafalgar Square.

The Arch of Triumph in Palmyra formed part of one of the world’s most extensive ancient archaeological sites.

The six-meter (20-foot) Egyptian marble replica – about two-thirds the size of the original – was created by the Institute for Digital Archaeology from photographs of the original site using 3-D imaging technology.

London Mayor Boris Johnson is unveiling the model Tuesday. It will stay in London for three days before traveling to cities including New York and Dubai.

Islamic State group militants overran Palmyra in May 2015, demolishing Roman-era monuments including the archway and two large temples dating back more than 1,800 years. Syrian government forces retook the city last month.