Hidden in the desert, Palmyra is one of the world's most well preserved historic sites.
Photograph by Annie Griffiths Belt
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Ancient City of Damascus
Get facts, photos, and travel tips for the ancient city of Damascus, a World Heritage site in Syria.
Syria Features
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Shadowland
Poised to play a pivotal new role in the Middle East, Syria struggles to escape its dark past.
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