Described as a noble city, this oasis was renowned for its rich soil and pleasant streams. Ancient Palmyra was an important stop for caravans traversing the Syrian Desert.
c. 1800 B.C.E. - 272 C.E.
Described as a noble city, this oasis was renowned for its rich soil and pleasant streams. Ancient Palmyra was an important stop for caravans traversing the Syrian Desert.
c. 1800 B.C.E. - 272 C.E.
Terrorists overran Palmyra twice despite international cries for protection, sowing irreversible destruction.
A hybrid of eastern and western design, this temple showcased the cultural diversity and great wealth of Palmyra.
Drawing from Greco-Roman and Eastern architecture, this temple was one of history’s great architectural achievements.