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.
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.
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.