Syria, Palmyra and Roman ruins

Experts push to restore Syria’s war-torn heritage sites, including renowned Roman ruins at Palmyra
Landmarks including the ancient city of Palmyra and the medieval Crusader castle of Crac des Chevaliers remain scarred by years of conflict, but local tourists are returning to the sites, and conservationists hope their historical and cultural significance will eventually draw international visitors back.
Experts call for restoration of Syria’s heritage sites, including the Roman ruins at Palmyra
Following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, experts are turning their attention to the country’s war-torn heritage sites, hoping to restore these treasures and revive a tourism industry that could provide a much-needed economic boost.
Experts push to restore Syria's war-torn heritage sites, including Roman ruins at Palmyra
Conservationists hope the historical and cultural significance of landmarks like the ancient city of Palmyra and the medieval Crusader castle of Crac des Chevaliers will draw international visitors ba
Experts push to restore Syria’s heritage sites, including renowned Roman ruins at Palmyra
Palmyra, SANA- 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 for its 2,000-year-old Roman-era ruins. It is now marked by shattered columns and damaged temples.
Archaeologists push to restore Syria's war-ravaged heritage sites
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-needed boost to the country’s decimated economy after nearly 14 years of war.
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Forbidden no more: Residents return to Palmyra as military zones reopen
Residents of the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra began returning to their homes after years of displacement caused by the civil war and the occupation by the Islamic State organization. The city ...