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Palmyra

Palymyra

January 14th 2007
Roman ruins. Columns and old streets. Probably the only place in Syria that has been negatively affected by tourism. A real shame. Offers of cheap hookers (not accepted). Great sunset on a hill. ... read more
Middle East » Syria » East » Palmyra

Syrian Flag Following the breakup of the Ottoman Empire during World War I, Syria was administered by the French until independence in 1946. In the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, Syria lost the Golan Heights to Israel. Syrian troops - stationed in Lebanon since 1976 in ... ... read more
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