Online Exhibition: Return to Palmyra

Return to Palmyra

We invite you to discover this celebrated ancient trading center, venerated for its magnificent monuments and multiculturalism. Read a first-person account, dive into its remarkable history, or explore its influential culture in our online exhibition, all available in Arabic and English.

the Interview

Waleed Khaled al-As’ad describes growing up in this UNESCO heritage site.

the Essay

Joan Aruz examines the history and endurance of the Palmyrene people in “Palmyra: Caravan City and Cultural Crossroads.”

the Exhibition

Explore more than 100 rare images, many of famous ruins that no longer exist, in The Legacy of Ancient Palmyra.