Palmyra – Theater تدمر – مسرح
Centrally located in the acropolis of Palmyra (تدمر) are the remains of the ancient city’s theater (مسرح). Largely buried under sand until …
Palmyra – Qalaat Shirkuh تدمر – قلعة شيركوه
Located west of Palmyra (تدمر) and constructed with stones from its ancient ruins is the Ayyubid-era fortress Qalaat Shirkuh (قلعة شيركوه). Featuring …
Palmyra – Funerary Temple تدمر – المعبد الجنائزي
Located in the northwestern periphery of the ancient city of Palmyra (تدمر), at the end of the main colonnaded street, is a …
Palmyra – Monumental Arch تدمر – قوس النصر
One of the most recognizable structures in the ancient city of Palmyra (تدمر) is the remarkable monumental arch (قوس النصر). Also known …
Palmyra – Tetrapylon تدمر – التترابيل
Unlike most Roman cities in the region, the ancient city of Palmyra (تدمر) did not conform to the standard city plan of …
Palmyra – Colonnaded Streets تدمر – شوارع معمدة
The ancient city of Palmyra (تدمر) had already been well established by the time the Romans seized control over the region, and …
Palmyra – Camp of Diocletian تدمر – معسكر ديوقلسيان
The area known as the Camp of Diocletian (معسكر ديوقلسيان) was a late Roman expansion to the ancient city Palmyra (تدمر), located …
Palmyra – Agora & Tariff Court تدمر – الآغورا و قاعة الضرائب
The ancient city of Palmyra (تدمر) features an impressive agora (الآغورا), or public gathering place. While these were traditionally the center of …
Palmyra – Baths تدمر – الحمامات
While poorly preserved, the baths (الحمامات) of Palmyra (تدمر) offer some insight into the public amenities of this ancient city during the …
Palmyra – Museum تدمر – متحف
The modern town of Palmyra (تدمر), northeast of the ancient city, was first settled in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Prior …