Syria, Roman ruins and World Heritage Site

Experts push to restore Syria’s war-torn heritage sites, including renowned Roman ruins at Palmyra
Landmarks including the ancient city of Palmyra and the medieval Crusader castle of Crac des Chevaliers remain scarred by years of conflict, but local tourists are returning to the sites, and conservationists hope their historical and cultural significance will eventually draw international visitors back.
Experts call for restoration of Syria’s heritage sites, including the Roman ruins at Palmyra
Following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, experts are turning their attention to the country’s war-torn heritage sites, hoping to restore these treasures and revive a tourism industry that could provide a much-needed economic boost.
Experts push to restore Syria’s war-torn heritage sites, including Roman ruins
Experts are returning to Syria’s war-ravaged heritage sites, hoping to lay the groundwork for restoring them and reviving tourism
Experts push to restore Syria’s heritage sites, including renowned Roman ruins at Palmyra
Palmyra, SANA- One of Syria’s six UNESCO World Heritage sites, Palmyra was once a key hub to the ancient Silk Road network linking the Roman and Parthian empires to Asia. Located in the Syrian desert, it is renowned for its 2,000-year-old Roman-era ruins. It is now marked by shattered columns and damaged temples.
Experts push to restore Syria’s war-torn famed Roman ruins in Palmyra
Experts and archaeologists are returning to Syria’s war-ravaged heritage sites, hoping to lay the groundwork for restoring them and reviving tourism, which they say could provide a much-needed boost to the country’s struggling economy after nearly 14 years of war.
Forbidden no more: Residents return to Palmyra as military zones reopen
After years away from its impressive Greco-Roman ruins, the inhabitants have returned to stroll among its monuments.
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