ancient ruins
Palmyra
The monumental ruins of a great caravan city at the crossroads of several civilizations, blending Greco-Roman architecture with local traditions and Persian influences.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Homs, Syria · Asia
Tadmur is worth a stop: 55 minutes from As Sukhnah, 2km from Palmyra.
Tadmur is a town located in Homs, Syria. With a population of 51,015, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Tadmur sits in Syria. It's in the Asia/Damascus time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tadmur to your route.
Tadmor Prison (Arabic: سجن تدمر), referred to as the Desert Prison, was a prison in Palmyra, approximately 200 kilometres northeast of Damascus.
Tadmor prison was known for harsh conditions, extensive human rights abuse, torture and summary executions. A 2001 report by Amnesty International called it a source ofRead more
"despair, torture and degrading treatment."
It was captured and destroyed by militants of the Islamic State (IS) in May 2015.
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Tadmur is located in Homs, Syria, Asia. The coordinates are 34.5624 latitude, 38.2840 longitude.
Tadmur has a population of approximately 51,015 people, making it a town in Syria.
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ancient ruins
The monumental ruins of a great caravan city at the crossroads of several civilizations, blending Greco-Roman architecture with local traditions and Persian influences.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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