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| − | '''Palmyra''' is an ancient city state located in central [[Syria]] between Damascus and Deir-Er-Zor. Its name is a Greek translation of the Aramaic '''Tadmor''', meaning palm tree. It was founded on an oasis and became an important stopping point on the Arabian caravan routes. The present ruins are located adjacent to the modern Syrian town of Tadmor. Its most notable ruler was Queen Zenobia | + | '''Palmyra''' is an ancient city state located in central [[Syria]] between Damascus and Deir-Er-Zor. Its name is a Greek translation of the Aramaic '''Tadmor''', meaning palm tree. It was founded on an oasis and became an important stopping point on the Arabian caravan routes. The present ruins are located adjacent to the modern Syrian town of Tadmor. Its most notable ruler was Queen Zenobia. |
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Revision as of 22:42, December 31, 2007
Palmyra is an ancient city state located in central Syria between Damascus and Deir-Er-Zor. Its name is a Greek translation of the Aramaic Tadmor, meaning palm tree. It was founded on an oasis and became an important stopping point on the Arabian caravan routes. The present ruins are located adjacent to the modern Syrian town of Tadmor. Its most notable ruler was Queen Zenobia.