What the World is Losing: Palmyra, City of Palms

When:
May 11, 2016 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2016-05-11T14:00:00+01:00
2016-05-11T16:00:00+01:00
Where:
Ashmolean Museum
Beaumont St
Oxford OX1
UK
Cost:
£9/£8 concessions
Contact:
10865 305 305

Famed for its hauntingly beautiful architectural remains, the ancient city of Palmyra was an oasis and important stop on the caravan route across the Syrian desert. Linda Farrar talks about Palmyra’s tombs and archaeological remains and the powerful figure who dominated its history, Queen Zenobia.