Articles related to "Palmyra Syria"

Palmyra, (Tadmor) Syria now a UNESCO World Heritage Site was, for many years a caravan stop on the great Silk Road that stretched from China to the Mediterranean coast.

The remains of Palmyra are at first glance typically classical. There are also many elements to the city's architecture that are unique

Palmyra or Tadmor began life as a Seleucid city. It grew prosperous from trade before a rebellion against the Roman Empire destroyed it

Palmyra is one of the jewels set in the Syrian crown. In a city crammed with evocative memories and historical treasures the great Temple of Bel beckons to the curious.