Site of Palmyra

帕尔米拉古城遗址

🇮🇹 Syrian Arab Republic📅 1980 Inscribed

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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. From the 1st to the 2nd century, the art and architecture of Palmyra, standing at the crossroads of several civilizations, married Graeco-Roman techniques with local traditions and Persian influences.

Insight I

The ancient city developed from Efqa Spring, a natural oasis in the desert. Located at the crossroads of several civilizations, it preserves numerous monumental remains.

Insight II

Its art and architecture represent a synthesis of Roman and Near Eastern influences. Rediscovered in the 17th and 18th centuries, Palmyra significantly inspired the subsequent revival of classical architectural styles in Europe.

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During the Syrian civil war, many of its monuments were deliberately destroyed by the Islamic State.