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Ancient ruins stand tall in majestic Palmyra

Palmyra grew steadily in importance as a city on the ancient trade route linking Persia, India and China with the Roman Empire. (AFP)

The ruins in Palmyra have suffered significant damage during the conflict in Syria. (AFP)

The splendour of the ruins of Palmyra, rising out of the Syrian desert north-east of Damascus, is testament to the unique aesthetic achievement of the ancient city.

Palmyra contains the monumental ruins of a great city that was one of the most important cultural centres of the ancient world. (AFP)

Palmyra was an established caravan oasis when it came under Roman control in the mid-first century AD as part of the Roman province of Syria. (AFP)

Much of Palmyra has been reduced to rubble, but a number of columns and structures remain standing. (AFP)

Palmyra is one of six Syrian sites inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage list. (AFP)

Ancient ruins stand tall in majestic Palmyra

Source: AFP

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