Syria hopes tourists will return to Palmyra, a World Heritage Site ravaged by war

By Jane Arraf

Before 2015, Palmyra was considered one of the world’s most intact ancient Roman sites. ISIS blew up many key monuments of this storied Silk Road city. Syrians hope restoration can begin now.

(Image credit: Ayman Oghanna for NPR)

Before 2015, Palmyra was considered one of the world’s most intact ancient Roman sites. ISIS blew up many key monuments of this storied Silk Road city. Syrians hope restoration can begin now.

(Image credit: Ayman Oghanna for NPR)

Source:: https://www.npr.org/2025/04/17/g-s1-59683/palmyra-syria-heritage-sites-war-restoration