Palmyra, Syria: Tourism Hopes Amidst Ruins and War
FRANCE 24 EnglishJanuary 5, 20261 min1,834 views
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- 🏛️ The ancient city of Palmyra, an architectural gem in the Syrian desert, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1980.
- 💥 Despite significant partial destruction by the Islamic State, some parts of the ancient city, including the theater, remain well preserved.
Hopes for Tourism Revival
- ⏳ One year after the fall of Bashar Al Assad's regime, residents of Palmyra are hoping for tourists to return to the site, which often stands deserted.
- 💔 A visitor from the Czech Republic found the site amazing but noted that Syria is still deeply scarred after 14 years of war, with many hotels completely destroyed.
- 📈 Before the war began in 2011, Palmyra welcomed over 150,000 visitors annually.
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