Syrians are once again picnicking and smoking shisha amid the ruins of ancient Palmyra, once desecrated by jihadists but ...

Unlock the secrets of Iran’s most stunning landmarks, a country where ancient history and modern beauty collide. Explore majestic ruins, stunning cities, and peaceful nature spots that highlight the ...

People looking for ancient artefacts to loot are using heavy ... with the Arch of Triumph in the background. "Palmyra and the ruins have been through horrors. The site has seen IS, Iran, the Russians, ...

People looking for ancient artefacts to loot ... "Palmyra and the ruins have been through horrors. The site has seen IS, Iran, the Russians, all of the militias you could think of," he said.

Conservationists hope the historical and cultural significance of landmarks like the ancient city of Palmyra and the medieval ...

According to Reza Norouzi, a faculty member at the Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism, plans are in place to explore the ruins ... while Iranian cities usually were circular in design ...

Palmyra, SANA- One of Syria’s six UNESCO World Heritage sites, Palmyra was once a key hub to the ancient Silk Road network ...

The 2,000-year-old mosaic comes from the ruins of Pompeii, the ancient Roman city that was ... Opposite him is another leader often identified as the Persian king Darius III.

Syria’s renowned landmarks, such as the ancient city of Palmyra and the medieval castle of Crac des Chevaliers, still bear ...