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Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0

Event archaeological Middle East

Palmyra

200 BCE

Oasis city and vital caravan stop on the ancient Silk…

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Ancient city in central Syria

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Landmark · Middle East

Palmyra

200 BCE – still standing

Oasis city and vital caravan stop on the ancient Silk Road

Standing in 200 BCE

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Palmyra Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0