Palmyra, Archaeological site in Tadmur, Syria
The ruins contain the Temple of Bel, monumental arches, colonnaded streets, tombs, and ancient structures spread across a desert landscape in central Syria.
The city reached its peak in 260 CE when King Odaenathus defeated Persian Emperor Shapur I, establishing Palmyra as a regional power center.
The architectural elements merge classical Roman designs with Persian influences, reflecting the multicultural nature of this ancient trade center.
The archaeological site extends over several kilometers, requiring at least four hours to explore the main structures and monuments of the ancient city.
Queen Zenobia ruled this desert metropolis, establishing an independent empire that controlled territories from Egypt to Asia Minor in the third century.
Location: Tadmur
GPS coordinates: 34.55602,38.28097
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:58
Temple of Bel
1.2 km
Temple of Baalshamin
1 km
Qatna
133.2 km
Lion of Al-lāt
1.7 km
Roman Theatre at Palmyra
1.3 km
Fakhr-al-Din al-Maani Castle
2.3 km
Tower of Elahbel
1.3 km
Great Colonnade at Palmyra
1.3 km
Qasr al-Hayr al-Sharqi
92.4 km
Qasr al-Hayr al-Gharbi
65.2 km
Church of Saint Elian
143.9 km
Monastery of St. Elian
103.3 km
Temple of Al-Lat
1.7 km
Qasr ibn Wardan
131.4 km
Androna
137.1 km
Camp of Diocletian
1.8 km
Chmemis Castle
127.6 km
Valley of the Tombs
2.2 km
El Kowm
82.3 km
Shmemis
127.6 km
Al-Tanaf Border Crossing
134.8 km
Temple of Nabu
1.3 km
Zahrawi Palace
144.2 km
Umm el-Tlel
78.8 km
Forty Martyrs Cathedral, Homs
144.2 km
Hummal
77.2 km
Funerary Temple, Palmyra
1.6 km
Baths of Diocletian
1.1 kmReviews
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