recaptured by the romans and either dies under torture or dies of a hunger strike in rome or lives out the rest of her life in luxury. but is revered as this legendary character oz a strong woman who led an army an author wrote about her. they painted her, addressing her troops and she was from palmyra. this is an important city. this is a part of the western civilization. it's a part of all of our cultural heritage. now it's in the hands of isis. >> how intact is palmyra? how much is there to see in palmyra when you go now? or when you went before last week, right? >> well, it is breath taking. it's one of the most beautiful sights in the ancient world. i have been as to pal mir. >> reporter: i have always wanted to go back.