- Palmyra - Wikipedia
It is located in the eastern part of the Levant, and archaeological finds date back to the Neolithic period, and documents first mention the city in the early second millennium BCE Palmyra changed hands on a number of occasions between different empires before becoming a subject of the Roman Empire in the first century CE
- 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
Built around an oasis in the Syrian desert, Tadmur or Palmyra, “city of palms,” was one of the most important trade and cultural centers of the ancient world Palmyra had a distinctive local culture that was incorporated into the Roman Empire in the first century C E
- 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: An Ancient Roman City in Syria - Ancient History Sites
The ruins of Palmyra are located in the city of Palmyra, within the Homs Governorate of modern-day Syria This ancient site was developed primarily by the Palmyrene civilization, which flourished under Roman rule
- Palmyra: The Desert Jewel That Challenged An Empire
Located in what is now Syria, Palmyra was an ancient city built around a natural oasis—a precious water source amid the harsh desert landscape Its strategic location made it a key hub for trade, and over time, it grew into one of the most prosperous cities of the ancient world
- Palmyra: A Journey Through Its Rich History and Culture
Palmyra, known as Tadmur in Arabic, is situated in the central part of modern Syria It lies approximately 215 kilometers (134 miles) northeast of Damascus This ancient city is located in an oasis, which is essential for its historical significance
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