World Heritage Identification Number: 23
World Heritage since: 1980
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: Yes
Country: 🇸🇾 Syrian Arab Republic
Continent: Asia
UNESCO World Region: Arab States
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The Site of Palmyra: A Crossroads of Civilizations
The Site of Palmyra, officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980, stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the ancient world. Located in the Syrian desert, northeast of Damascus, this once-great city offers a unique blend of architectural styles, artistic techniques, and historical influences.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
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. From the 1st to the 2nd century, the art and architecture of Palmyra, standing at the crossroads of several civilizations, married Graeco-Roman techniques with local traditions and Persian influences.
Encyclopedia Record: Palmyra
Palmyra is an ancient city in central Syria. 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.Additional Site Details
Area: 1,640 hectares
(ii) — Significant interchange of human values
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
Coordinates: 34.5541666667 , 38.2666666667
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