‘Syria Speaks’ Lecture:
Palmyra: City of Palms
With Linda Farrar, archaeologist and lecturer
Friday 13 June, 2-4pm, Headley Lecture Theatre
Famed for its hauntingly beautiful architectural remains, the ancient city of Palmyra in central Syria 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.
Tickets £5/£4
http://www.ashmolean.org/events/SpecialEvents/?id=148