Palmyra

Palmyra is an archaeological site in Homs Governorate, Syria. Palmyra is situated near the archaeological site Temple of Baalshamin, as well as near Temple of Bel.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Temple of Baalshamin and Roman Theatre at Palmyra.

Archaeological site

The Temple of Baalshamin was an ancient temple in the… Temple of Baalshamin is situated 170 metres east of Palmyra.

Theater building

The Roman Theatre at Palmyra is a Roman theatre in ancient Palmyra in the Syrian Desert. Roman Theatre at Palmyra is situated 300 metres south of Palmyra.

The Temple of Bel, sometimes also referred to as the… Temple of Bel is situated 1 km southeast of Palmyra.

Nearby places include Palmyra.

Palmyra was the only oasis in Syria and perhaps the only truly tourist town.

Type: Archaeological site
Also known as: “Kharā’ib Tadmur”, “Palmira”, “Tadmor”, “Tadmur”, “Tamar”, and “Tedmor”
Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
Location: Homs Governorate, Syria, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude

34.55331° or 34° 33′ 12″ north

Longitude

38.26812° or 38° 16′ 5″ east

Elevation

415 metres (1,362 feet)

Open location code

8G6WH739+86

GeoNames ID

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