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It survived for 2,000 years, but Syria’s war battered Palmyra
23 Apr 2025 00:08 GMT
… attracted explorers, archaeologists and tourists for hundreds of years.
… and rare international tourists have been visiting Palmyra to take in … curious Syrians; one Italian tourist and his taxi driver; … that read “Syria Guides and Tourist Books” — a relic of …
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Syria hopes tourists will return to Palmyra, a World Heritage Site ravaged by war
17 Apr 2025 16:40 GMT
… named Palmyra.
Residents are hoping for a return of tourists now … hoping for a return of tourists now that the country … and funds — and wider tourism to what had been largely … Sangar Khaleel contributed reporting from Palmyra and Damascus.
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Environmental groups urge lawmakers to pass tourist tax to help protect Hawaii's natural resources
16 Apr 2025 05:06 GMT
… The Nature Conservancy Hawaii and Palmyra. "So if we don … the latest push to tax tourists to help pay for climate …
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War left Palmyra in ruins, but Syrians now return with hope
09 Apr 2025 10:27 GMT
… of Syria’s top tourist destinations, the city’s … Assad sought to reclaim Palmyra, airstrikes and artillery shelling … devastation, domestic tourists have recently returned to Palmyra for the first … nine-month-long control, Palmyra’s heritage was devastated,” …
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Will tourists wanting rich culture and warm hospitality ever return to Syria?
17 Mar 2025 13:11 GMT
… what’s to come.”
Palmyra was twice captured by Isis … stand as some of the tourism infrastructure and landmarks have … according to Tomas, hotels in touristy areas have generators, meaning customers … and other terrorist groups.
“Palmyra was taken by Isis twice …
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Experts push to restore Syria's war-torn heritage sites, including renowned Roman ruins at Palmyra
01 Mar 2025 10:27 GMT
PALMYRA, Syria — Experts are returning to … for restoring them and reviving tourism, which they say could provide … like the ancient city of Palmyra and the medieval Crusader castle … years of conflict, but local tourists are returning to the sites …
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Landmines slow return to Palmyra, Syria, home of famed ancient ruins
19 Feb 2025 15:48 GMT
… ruins of Palmyra were one of the country’s premier tourist attractions …
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Experts push to restore Syria's war-torn heritage sites, including Roman ruins at Palmyra
18 Feb 2025 00:53 GMT
… for restoring them and reviving tourism, which they say could provide … brutal civil war, Palmyra was Syria's main tourist destination, attracting … to most Syrians and international tourists, unlike Palmyra, which still saw some …
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Experts push to restore Syria’s heritage sites, including renowned Roman ruins at Palmyra
17 Feb 2025 17:10 GMT
… in 2011, Palmyra was Syria’s main tourist destination, attracting … Palmyra revitalized the steppe and used to be a global tourist … mythological themes that highlight Palmyra’s deep cultural ties … for restoring them and reviving tourism, which they say could …
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Syria hopes it’s war-torn heritage sites could help bring back tourists
17 Feb 2025 13:38 GMT
… a revival of the tourism sector.
The initiative aims … civil war, Palmyra was Syria’s main tourist destination, attracting … tourists to visit Syria, we will witness a significant tourism … most Syrians and international tourists, unlike Palmyra, which still saw …