Palmyra (Site Name Keyword)

DOCUMENT Full-Text Michael Danti. Tate Paulette. LeeAnn Barnes Gordon. Abdalraqqaq Moaz. Cheikhmous Ali. Kathryn Franklin. David Elitzer.

The purpose of this report is to provide a concise introduction to the site of Palmyra and its importance so that the international community can better understand why it should be saved. The ancient city of Palmyra stands out as one of the most remarkable archaeological sites in Syria and, indeed, the world. Following the takeover of the site and the adjacent town of Tadmor by ISIL (IS or ISIS), Palmyra has been in the news daily. On May 12, 2015, ISIL launched an attack on Palmyra. ISIL...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Allison Cuneo. Susan Penacho. LeeAnn Barnes Gordon.

Since its capture by ISIL (IS or ISIS) militants in May 2015, the region around the ancient city of Palmyra (modern Tadmor) has been in the midst of a humanitarian crisis, which has escalated dramatically in recent weeks. This report will provide a summary of the current situation in Palmyra and the effects of the conflict on its people and cultural heritage. Atrocities include attacks on civilians and mass abductions. Intentional damage to the cultural materials of the local populations is...