The Ruins of Palmyra: Syria’s Ancient Desert Oasis
<p>Palmyra, once a thriving city in the heart of the Syrian desert, offers a unique glimpse into the past, revealing a civilisation that flourished at the crossroads of several great empires.</p>
<p>A blend of Greco-Roman and Persian influences, it gained prominence as a vital trade centre on the Silk Road, connecting the Roman Empire in the west with the Parthian and later the Sasanian empires in the east.</p>
<p>The zenith of Palmyra’s prosperity occurred in the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, under Roman rule. It was during this period that most of the city’s magnificent structures were built.</p>
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