Title

Valley of the Tombs.

Caption

Syria. The Oasis of Palmyra. Valley of the Tombs. Panoramic view. Inhospitable and desert place, full of remains of mausoleums. Photo taken before Syrian Civil War.

Date

1950

Credit line

Photo12/UIG/Universal History Archive

Reference

UMG21A16_119

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58,9Mb (3,1Mb) / 17,0in x 13,5in / 5100 x 4038 (300dpi)

Keywords

Caravans Mausoleum Middle East Palmyra Roman Syria Syrian Syrian Arab Republic Tadmur Unesco World Heritage Site Valley of the Tombs ancient ancient age city civilization colonies desert dry geography graves hill history landscape mausoleums merchants mountains panoramic remains road ruins silk Road tombs trade