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Zenobia, the Rebel Queen Who Took On Rome
In Europe the rebel Gallic empire started to break away from Rome. Weakened and distracted ... for the desert kingdom. Located in the middle of modern-day Syria, around 130 miles northeast ...
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Experts push to restore Syria’s war-torn heritage sites
One of Syria’s six Unesco World Heritage sites, Palmyra was once a key hub to the ancient Silk Road network linking the Roman and Parthian empires to Asia. Located in the Syrian desert, it is renowned ...
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Experts push to restore Syria’s war-torn heritage sites, including renowned Roman ruins at Palmyra
One of Syria’s six UNESCO World Heritage sites, Palmyra was once a key hub to the ancient Silk Road network linking the Roman and Parthian empires to Asia. Located in the Syrian desert ...
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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 ...