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sight Site of Palmyra
in Palmyra, Syria
Ruins of the city that married Greco-Roman civilization with Persian identity and was one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. An oasis in the Syrian desert, north-east of Damasc...
Palmyra is NOT in the Orontes Valley but far away. a real attraction in the Orontes Valley for sure is Afamea - the ancient town. impressive to say the least. we got lost there for 4 hours - the columns stretch endlessly along the plains. shepherds herd their sheep. tortoises stumble over the ruins. houses, rocks, carvings aplenty. easy to go to by minibus from hama, have a rest in the shady garden opposite the museum, food is delicious there and if you miss the last bus back to hama you can even sleep under the figtrees. hospitality syrian way. I loved it. I would rate this day the most enchanting of all my time in syria.
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