History and identity come together to tell the story of Palmyra. Introduction Born and raised in Palmyra,...
Syria
Considered virtually impregnable, it was the largest Crusader castle in the Middle East. By Mark CartwrightHistorian Introduction...
Getty Curators Frances Terpak and Peter Bonfitto answer questions about how the ancient site was recorded and...
Early settlements in the area, such as Tell Brak, date back to at least 6000 BCE. Introduction...
Armed conflict in Syria has been a disaster for the area’s cultural heritage. A displaced archaeologist describes...
Once adorned with gold and paint, this ornate limestone bust depicts a prosperous resident of the ancient...
A small portion of a site can yield thousands of objects, adding up to millions of dollars....
Scholars across the globe have joined forces to preserve the beleaguered country’s cultural heritage for all our...