"tadmor, please - the city of dates" Top 5 Page for this destination Palmyra by call_me_rhia

Palmyra Travel Guide: 236 reviews and 764 photos

tadmor, please - the city of dates - Palmyra

my first Syrian stop... my first highlight... my first love
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Palmyra is dark grey plumby skies... then the mists opened,
revealing ancient temples and mysterious funerary tombs. Enchanting!
Palmyra is Khaled, my first Syrian friend, met on a chilly december night.
Great chai, music and conversation to warn me up
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HIGHLIGHTS

a laid back unassuming town
amazing ruins of a roman city
incredible oranted temples
an unexpected valley of the tombs

TRAVELOGUES

the Temple of Bel
ruins along the Colonnade
stone carvings
the Valley of the Tombs

Last visit to Palmyra: Dec 2002
Intro Updated Jan 11, 2003
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the tower of Elahbel Off The Beaten Path (4)

The tower of Elahbel is another example of funerary tower: this time it is not underground like some, butfreestanding.... more travel advice

the arab fortress near palmyra - Palmyra

qala'at ibn maan Off The Beaten Path (4)

Qala'at ibn maan is the local arab fortress standing on top of a hill, like a true eagle's nest. It's not far from the... more travel advice

the valley of the tombs in the morning mist - Palmyra

valley of the tombs Off The Beaten Path (4)

No, it's not a mistake... not the wrong country! Like Egypt, Syria too has its valley of funerary Tombs: it's located to... more travel advice

the tomb of the three brothers Off The Beaten Path (4)

The tomb of the three brothers is an impressive undergroung tomb at the beginning of the Valley of the Tombs, not far... more travel advice

Things to Do (8)
See All the Palmyra museum
Transportation (2)
See All going off the beaten path
Local Customs (1)
the old Palmyrene language
Shopping (2)
See All sweet dates

Tourist Traps (1)
camel rides
Hotels (1)
view over the ruins (of a nearby house)
Restaurants (2)
See All tea and dates
Favorites (3)
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Comments (12)

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gilabrand Feb 21, 2010 at 10:16 PM

That tablet in the picture is not a mysterious language - it is Hebrew!
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hivaoa1 Aug 18, 2006 at 1:49 PM

more beautiful photos and great tips on this wonderful country page of yours bellooooo sto sognando ciao
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Sambawalk Feb 12, 2005 at 5:40 AM

Nice pics of valley of tombs. Did u make day trips to visit rasafa and Qasr al-heir Ash-Sharqi from Palmyra?
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Marina27se Apr 22, 2003 at 7:15 AM

Fabulous page! Its the best Ive seen about Palmyra. T-logs is amazing too. Thanks for sharing this wonder spot!!!
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seratonin Mar 9, 2003 at 11:32 PM

Excellent page! Great descriptions ad pictures of Plamyra's must-see sites! It looks like you have seen almost every stone there ;-) Great travelogues!!
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dabuwan Feb 15, 2003 at 2:09 PM

Non mi perdonero' mai di essere stato in Siria senza andare a Palmyra. La tua pagina 'e bellissima!
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cbeaujean Jan 10, 2003 at 9:02 AM

rhia as mystical bal's nun gives us an excellent and comprehensive report! you are right,all the deserts are "so unique and different"
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titti Jan 10, 2003 at 7:12 AM

sulle orme della ziettina-ji....
ma è lo stesso datterinaro di agosto!!
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soncnica Jan 7, 2003 at 1:23 PM

The tombs seem fantastic!!!
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rebibi Jan 7, 2003 at 12:58 PM

Very interesting page, pretty pics. Thanks for sharing!