Tower of Elahbel

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Fakhr-al-Din al-Ma’ani Castle

Castle

Photo: Mewes, Public domain.

Palmyra Castle, also known as Fakhr-al-Din al-Ma'ani Castle or Tadmur Castle, is a castle overlooking Palmyra in the province of Homs, Syria. The castle is thought to have been built by the Mamluks in the 13th century on a high hill overlooking the historic… Fakhr-al-Din al-Ma’ani Castle is situated 1¼ km northeast of Tower of Elahbel.

Temple of Baalshamin

Archaeological site

Photo: Bgag, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Temple of Baalshamin was an ancient temple in the city of Palmyra, Syria, dedicated to the Canaanite sky deity Baalshamin. The temple's earliest phase dates to the late 2nd century BC; its altar was built in 115 AD, and the temple was substantially rebuilt in 131 AD. Temple of Baalshamin is situated 2 km east of Tower of Elahbel.

Roman Theatre at Palmyra

Theater building

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The Roman Theatre at Palmyra is a Roman theatre in ancient Palmyra in the Syrian Desert. The unfinished theatre dates back to the second-century CE Severan period. Roman Theatre at Palmyra is situated 1½ km east of Tower of Elahbel.

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Palmyra

Photo: Eusebius, CC BY 3.0.

Palmyra was the only oasis in Syria and perhaps the only truly tourist town. Palmyra was known as Tadmor to the Syrians. Both meant the same thing - date palm.

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