Palmyra - Wikipedia
WEBPalmyra (/ p æ l ˈ m aɪ r ə / pal-MY-rə; Palmyrene: 𐡶𐡣𐡬𐡥𐡴 (), romanized: Tadmor; Arabic: تَدْمُر, romanized: Tadmur) is an ancient city in the eastern part of the Levant, now in the center of modern Syria.
7 Stunning Archaeological Sites in Syria - Live Science
WEBSep 3, 2013 · Syria has one of the world's richest archaeological heritages. At the crossroads of Africa, Asia and Europe, the country holds the marks of many of the world's great empires. From the cuneiform...
List of World Heritage Sites in Syria - Wikipedia
WEBPalmyra came under Roman rule in the 1st century CE, and grew to become one of the most important cultural centres of the ancient world. Its extensive ruins include remains of the Great Colonnade , the Temple of Bel , the Camp of …
Palmyra ‑ Syria, City & Destroyed - HISTORY
WEBJan 12, 2018 · Palmyra is an ancient archaeological site located in modern-day Syria. Originally founded near a fertile natural oasis, it was established sometime during the third millennium B.C. as the...
The 10 Best Historic Sites in Syria
WEBAug 24, 2021 · Discover the 10 best historic sites in Syria, from Crusader castles like Krak des Chevaliers to the Ancient ruins of Bosra, in our guide to the ultimate Syrian cultural landmarks and monuments.
Palmyra | History, Ruins & Archaeology | Britannica
WEBSep 4, 2024 · Palmyra, ancient city in south-central Syria, 130 miles (210 km) northeast of Damascus. The name Palmyra, meaning “city of palm trees,” was conferred upon the city by its Roman rulers in the 1st century ce; Tadmur, Tadmor, or Tudmur, the pre-Semitic name of the site, is also still in use.
Palmyra: the modern destruction of an ancient city - Smarthistory
WEBBoth the modern town and ancient city of Palmyra were caught in the crossfire of the Syrian civil war beginning in early 2013. Then in 2014, military forces from the regime of Bashar al-Assad (president of Syria) fortified the site, further damaging the ruins.
Who Cares About the Ancient Ruins in Palmyra, Syria?
WEBDec 2, 2017 · Before it was destroyed by radical terrorists, the Temple of Baal was the most complete structure of the Roman ruins in Palmyra, Syria. The Greek influence of egg-and-dart design was obvious and, perhaps, out of place in the deserts of Syria.
Why Palmyra, Recently Liberated, Is a Historical Treasure
WEBMarch 28, 2016. • 5 min read. In Palmyra, history is literally written on the walls: across temples and above doorways, encircling funerary monuments and snaking up the towering limestone columns...
How Ancient Palmyra, Now in ISIS's Grip, Grew Rich and Powerful
WEBAug 26, 2015 · In Palmyra, history is literally written on the walls: across temples and above doorways, encircling funerary monuments and snaking up the towering limestone columns that rise above the Syrian...
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