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World Heritage places tagged “tower tomb” in Syria · Mysteria

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🇸🇾 Syria

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🇸🇾 Syria · Ancient city

Palmyra

Hellenistic to Roman (Palmyrene Empire interlude) · Aramaean Palmyrene → Roman

Desert oasis emporium on Silk Road (1st c. BCE–273 CE) — 'Bride of the Desert' — caravans of Queen Zenobia who challenged Rome (267–272 CE, sacked by Aurelian).