Terrorists destroy Syria's Umayyad Mosque: Video

Wed May 29, 2013 10:47:44

Terrorist groups fighting the Syrian government forces have destroyed the Umayyad Mosque of Aleppo, one of oldest and most important monuments of the world, al-Alam reports.

A video emerged showing rubble left over following the destruction of the mosque in the ancient city of Aleppo. 

The minaret of the Umayyad Mosque also was demolished by al-Nusra terrorist group during clashes in the northern city in April. 

Syrian officials had said that the terrorists blew up the minaret in their attacks on the city.

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