Terrorists overran Palmyra twice despite international cries for protection, sowing irreversible destruction.
Palmyra
A hybrid of eastern and western design, this temple showcased the cultural diversity and great wealth of Palmyra.
Temple of Baalshamin, Palmyra
At the crossroads of East and West, the caravan city of Palmyra was a melting pot of culture.
Palmyrene Funerary Portraiture
Drawing from Greco-Roman and Eastern architecture, this temple was one of history’s great architectural achievements.
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