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Palmyra 1962
These images of Palmyra were taken in the summer of 1962. The tourist infrastructure was less developed at this time and the images also show evidence of intrusive levels of renovation that had mellowed or been replaced by the later half of the C20th. For details relating to each image separately in this item please refer to the inventory appended to this collection.
Type: Archaeological Site
Tags: 1962, Archaeology, Architecture, Baalshamin, Bel, Palmyra, Qalat Ibn Maan, Syria, Tadmor, Temple, Triumphal Arch
View of the remains of the southern city walls 
This shows a southern section of the city wall, bordering the wadi with Qalat Ibn Maan in the background.
Type: Architecture
Tags: Archaeology, Architecture, Castle, Defensive Network, Palmyra, Qalat Ibn Maan, Syria, Syrian Civil War, Tadmor, Wall
View of Palmyra looking west towards Qalat Ibn Maan
These pictures were taken from in front of the Temple of Bel looking west towards Qalat Ibn Maan.
Type: Architecture
Tags: Archaeology, Architecture, Palmyra, Qalat Ibn Maan, Roman, Syria, Syrian Civil War, Tadmor
Qalat Ibn Maan
Qalat Ibn Maan is the medieval castle that sits on the hill to the west of the ancient city of Palmyra. It is thought to date to the C13th and, although occupying an impressive defensive position its construction of rough fieldstone means that the walls would not have been able to withstand a heavy bombardment.
Type: Architecture
Tags: Architecture, C13th, Castle, Citadel, Fortress, Palmyra, Qalat Ibn Maan, Syria, Tadmor