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The Roman Theatre at Palmyra (Arabic: مسرح تدمر‎, translit. Masraḥ Tadmur, lit. 'Palmyra Theatre'‎) is a Roman theatre in ancient Palmyra in the Syrian Desert. The unfinished theatre dates back to the second-century CE Severan period.[1] The theatre's remains have since been restored. It was occupied by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in May 2015 and recaptured by the government forces in March 2016 with the support of Russian airstrikes.

Second ISIL occupation and partial destruciton

ISIL took control of Palmyra once again in December 2016. They completely destroyed the facade of the theater according to Mamoun Abdulkarim, Director of the Syrian government agency of antiquities and museums.[24] Syrian authorities reported that satellite images showed signs of intentional destruction.[25] Mikhail Piotrovsky, a scholar of the Arabic and the director of the Hermitage Museum, argued that it was an act of reprisal. In May 2016 ISIL radio had promised to stage a new "concert", in response to the classical concert staged by Russia.