Experts are returning to Syria’s war-ravaged heritage sites, hoping to lay the groundwork for restoring them and reviving ...
Once-thriving landmarks like the ancient city of Palmyra and the medieval Crusader castle of Crac des Chevaliers remain ...
One of Syria's six UNESCO World Heritage sites, Palmyra, was once a key hub to the ancient Silk Road network linking the Roman ... centuries-old walls. Sheep enclosures dot the ruins, plastic ...
The stunning, albeit lengthy, walking trail follows the route of Hadrian's Wall through towns ... here you'll see breathtaking views of the Roman ruins, while winding through farmland and pockets ...
The structure features foundations and walls made of flint, ragstone and roman title. Aside from uncovering a 2,000-year-old artifact, the walls and foundations are thought to be within the area ...
Located in the Syrian desert, it is renowned for its 2,000-year-old Roman-era ruins. It is now marked by ... Islamic verses are scrawled on the walls, while plaster covers wall paintings, some ...
The ancient ... walls, while plaster covers wall paintings, some depicting mythological themes that highlight Palmyra’s deep cultural ties to the Greco-Roman world. “Syria has a treasure of ...