ISIS gangs continue destroying historical sites in Syria. Gangs affiliated to the barbaric Islamist organization blew up the ancient temple of Baal Shamin in the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria on Sunday.

The Director-General of Antiquities and Museums, Maamoun Abdulkarim, said the temple, one of the most significant historical structures of Palymra’s 2000 year old-ruins, was greatly damaged as a result of the attack.

The ancient city of Palmyra is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most spectacular archaeological sites in the Middle East. ISIS took control of the city, which is located in the central desert region of the country, in May.

The Temple of Baal Shamin was built in AD 17 and was dedicated to the Phoenician god Baalshamin. It was renovated and enlarged in AD 130 by the Roman Empire Hadrian.

Maamoun Abdulkarim said the worst expected is now happening, referring to the world-wide concerns that sparked after ISIS occupied the town in May.

In July, ISIS destroyed the Lion Statue of Athena located at the entrance to the Palmyra Museum.