Syria - From the vantage point of the citadel, the view opens up over the endless expanses of the Syrian desert - and the mystical burial towers of Palmyra. These tower-shaped structures once served as the final resting places of the city's wealthy citizens and still bear witness to Palmyra's importance as a commercial and cultural metropolis in ancient times.
They rise up from the sand like fingers, some better preserved, others already marked by the ravages of time or human destruction. In their grandeur, they convey both the spirituality and the architectural sophistication of that era. The landscape is barren, almost otherworldly, but this is precisely what lends the scene its quiet drama.
Up here, it becomes clear how closely life, death and history are interwoven in Palmyra. It is a place of remembrance - and a memorial. Walking through these ruins, you can sense the greatness of times gone by as well as the fragility of our cultural heritage. A final, moving look at the heart of the Syrian desert.
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