Homs – Old Houses حمص – البيوت القديمة
While often overlooked by visitors, the old city of Homs (حمص) is rich in historic residential architecture. Most of these houses were …
Homs – Markets حمص – اسواق
While not nearly as expansive as those in Damascus (دمشق) or Aleppo (حلب), the city of Homs (حمص) has an interesting market …
Palmyra – Temple of Bel تدمر – معبد بل
One of the most impressive monuments in Syria is the magnificent Temple of Bel (معبد بل). Located in the southeastern quarter of …
Palmyra – Necropolis تدمر – مدافن
Surrounding the ancient city of Palmyra (تدمر) is a vast necropolis (مدافن) featuring hundreds of Roman-era tombs, one of the most fascinating …
Palmyra – Temple of Baal-Shamin تدمر – معبد بعلشمين
The Temple of Baal-Shamin (معبد بعلشمين) is one of the most well-preserved temples in the ancient city of Palmyra (تدمر). In Semitic …
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 …