The Recapture of Palmyra

Author(s): Allison Cuneo; Susan Penacho; Michael Danti; Marina Gabriel; Jamie O'Connell

Year: 2016

Summary

The region of Palmyra and modern Tadmor was taken from ISIL militants by a coalition of Syrian, Russian, and Iranian military forces on March 24, 2016. This report will provide a summary of what is known to have taken place in the area since September 2015, including a synopsis of the humanitarian and military situation since then and the effects the conflict has had on the cultural heritage of ancient and modern Palmyra. This report is a preliminary analysis of a rapidly developing event, and initial findings may be subject to change as further information is revealed.

Cite this Record

The Recapture of Palmyra. Allison Cuneo, Susan Penacho, Michael Danti, Marina Gabriel, Jamie O'Connell. 2016 ( tDAR id: 447780) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8447780

Keywords

Site Name
Artaban Tomb • Baal-Shamin Temple • Baal Temple • Bulha Tomb • Iarhai Family Tomb • National Museum of Palmyra • Tybul Tomb • Valley of the Tombs

Site Type
Domestic Structure or Architectural Complex • Non-Domestic Structures • Resource Extraction / Production / Transportation Structure or Features • Road • Road, Trail, and Related Structures or Features • Settlements • Temple • Town / City

Investigation Types
Heritage Management

General
UNESCO

Geographic Keywords
Palmyra, Syria • Syria

Spatial Coverage

min long: 38.209; min lat: 34.5 ; max long: 38.38; max lat: 34.621 ;

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contributor(s): Bisher al Issa; Bijan Rouhani; Kyra Kaercher

Prepared By(s): American Schools of Oriental Research

File Information

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2016-ASOR-CHI-PalmyraSpecialReport3-FINAL.pdf 2.09mb Mar 31, 2016 Dec 14, 2018 4:03:40 PM Public