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On the Ground in Palmyra, Where a Syrian Archaeological Gem Hopes for a Revival
Now, it’s just empty.” Mohammad Saleem, a 25-year-old who took his wife for a drive around the temples of Palmyra, winced as he pointed to the barren landscape. “Back then, before the war ...
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Report documents devastation of ancient city of Palmyra, a World Heritage Site, after the fall of the Assad regime
Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Palmyra, a World Heritage Site in Syria, has suffered extensive damage, with 80% of its structures destroyed or at risk of collapse. The city, once home to ...
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Experts return to Syria’s war-torn heritage sites, including Roman ruins at Palmyra
PALMYRA, Syria (AP) — Experts are returning to Syria’s war-ravaged heritage sites, hoping to lay the groundwork for restoring them and reviving tourism, which they say could provide a much ...
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Experts call for restoration of Syria’s heritage sites, including the Roman ruins at Palmyra
Syria’s renowned landmarks, such as the ancient city of Palmyra and the medieval castle of Crac des Chevaliers, still bear the scars of nearly 14 years of war. Conservators, however, are ...