Syria has always been a center where East an West meet with their varied civilization. It is no wonder that Syria is the cradle of civilization, which flourished throughout history. Monuments, the most important archaeological sites, impregnable castles, citadels and dead cities narrate the glorious history of ancient nations. The basaltic and t...

Jeannie here. The oasis at Palmyra has attracted weary travelers for centuries. The ruins of the Roman town and, later, Zenobia's brief kingdom, are extraordinary. We heartily enjoyed walking down the roman road and visiting the temple of Bel, as well as the tower tombs and underground tombs of Palmyrian mummies. The sunset from the citadel was...

And so we were off to see Palmyra or Tadmor, as the locals call it, Syria's greatest attraction. Palmyra is an ancient city that was built on an oasis in the middle of nowhere and has long since been reclaimed by the desert. A town has grown up around the ruins, comprised of Bedouin people trying to make a living from the tourist trade. All arou...