The Favored Status of the Roman Empire: The Former Glory of Palmyra

The Favored City of the Roman Empire: The Former Glory of Palmyra (Picture Included)

By Sha Mudaо

In the vast deserts of Syria, there is an ancient city that was once a flourishing commercial and cultural center. Its architecture and artworks became representative pieces of that era. Under the protection of the Roman Empire, it grew into a grand metropolis, only to eventually be destroyed by the fires of war ignited by Roman armies—this city is Palmyra.