The Temple of Bel at Palmyra
In 2015, ISIS terrorists destroyed the Temples of Bel and Baalshemin in the Syrian desert city of Palmyra, temples which had remained in pristine condition since their city's glory days in the 3rd century.
Back then, under the capable leadership of its rulers Odenaethus and the "Warrior Queen" Zenobia, Palmyra rose from wealthy caravan town to leader of the Eastern Mediterranean, taking advantage of the chaos of the Roman Crisis of the Third Century. So. Many. Emperors. So. Much. Chaos.
Scott Chesworth from the Ancient World podcast returns to finish his tale of Roman Syria, discussing how Palmyra challenged two empires, and how they very nearly pulled it off.
Also, listener David Adam recounts his trip to Palmyra before the temples were destroyed; you'll appreciate how he brings the humanity of modern Syrians into the story.
The destruction of Palmyra and of Syria has been a great human catastrophe, and by acknowledging and remembering lost Palmyra, we might hope to prevent the next one.
Also, there are cookies! Date-filled cookies, in honor of the date palms that gave Palmyra its name.
Below are David Adam's photos from his travels to Palmyra:
Syrian flatbread "pizzas" being cooked
Columns being repurposed for the walls of the fortress
The view from the citadel at sunset
The Syrian family Dave met among the ruins
Really enjoyed this piece on Palmyra. The story of Zenobia and how the city rose to lead the Eastern Mediterranean is fascinating, and it is heartbreaking what happened to the temples in 2015. I used a low resolution image maker while studying some archival photos of the ruins, and it brought the fine details to life.
The story and photos really bring the history of Palmyra to life, especially the personal memories of visiting the ruins. When I have some free time after reading things like this, I like playing Subway Surfers Online for a quick change of pace, and it’s always fun and relaxing.
I enjoyed reading this account of Palmyra and its remarkable rise during a turbulent period of Roman history. The connection between ancient ruins, personal photographs, and modern Syrian life also gives the story a meaningful human perspective. That interest in exploring different settings reminds me of Melon Playground, a physics sandbox game where I can create scenes, combine elements, and experiment with different possibilities.
Para seguir diferentes resultados, una organización cronológica puede ser especialmente útil. La loteria nacional se puede consultar con mayor comodidad cuando existe una separación clara entre jornadas y el lector puede encontrar rápidamente la fecha que necesita.
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