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Return to Palmyra
The Getty Research Institute launches an online exhibition dedicated to the ruined ancient city
The Road to Palmyra
This display of Palmyran portrait sculptures sheds new light on life in the oasis city
Palmyra’s legacy is everywhere – and ISIS could never have erased it
The city’s ancient ruins inspired buildings around the world, many of which are now heritage sites themselves
Forget digital recreations. Palmyra’s own future must come first
Syrian government forces have recaptured Palmyra from IS militants. What happens next is crucial
Treasures from Palmyra preserved in the world’s museums
As ISIS destroys the site, these items are more important than ever
Isis destroys ancient temple of Baalshamin in Palmyra
Syria’s head of antiquities reported the news on Sunday
A tribute to Khaled al-Asaad, the archaeologist killed by Isis in Palmyra
The octogenarian dared to stand up to militants at the ancient site
Palmyra archaeologist killed by Isis militants
Khaled al-Asaad served as director of antiquities of Palmyra for 40 years
Haunting photographs of Palmyra go on display at the Smithsonian
A rare funerary bust is accompanied by 19th-century photographs from the site
Why does Palmyra matter?
There’s been global concern over the fate of Palmyra after ISIS seized the site. Why are its ancient ruins so significant?
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While the world watches Palmyra, another of Syria’s heritage sites risks destruction
The Church of Saint Simeon near Aleppo is the greatest treasure of the Christian-Byzantine era in Syria – but it’s suffered extensive damage