- Palmyra - Wikipedia
Palmyra ( pælˈmaɪrə pal-MY-rə; Palmyrene: 𐡶𐡣𐡬𐡥𐡴 (), romanized: Tadmor; Arabic: تَدْمُر, romanized: Tadmur) is an ancient city in central Syria
- Palmyra | History, Ruins Archaeology | Britannica
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
Palmyra stands at the crossroads of civilizations—along the silk routes where merchants traveled between Europe and Asia The art and architecture of the city is a perfect portrait of the fertile crescent with its amazing blend of cultures and traditions
- The Magnificent Ruins of Palmyra – Syria Gate | Your Gate to . . .
Nestled in the heart of the Syrian Desert, Palmyra, often referred to as the “Bride of the Desert,” is one of the most captivating archaeological sites in the world This ancient city, once a flourishing center of trade and culture, stands as a testament to Syria’s rich and complex history
- Palmyra: The Rise, Fall and Survival of Syria’s Desert Jewel
Palmyra became a battlefield during the Syrian Civil War, suffering immense destruction at the hands of both warring factions, and deliberate acts of cultural erasure by ISIS
- Historical Significance of Palmyra in the Ancient World
Palmyra’s historical significance during the Roman era lies not just in its economic prowess as a trade nexus but also in its cultural exchanges, architectural achievements, and its brief but audacious challenge to Roman authority under Queen Zenobia
- Site of Palmyra - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
An oasis in the Syrian desert, north-east of Damascus, Palmyra contains the monumental ruins of a great city that was one of the most important cultural centres of the ancient world
- Palmyra - History and Facts | History Hit
Palmyra was a thriving city of the ancient world, whose impressive UNESCO-listed ruins are located in Syria Originally known by the Semitic name of Tadmor meaning ‘date palm’ – which is now the name of the neighbouring modern town – Palmyra was once a commercial hub along a busy trade route
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