Tadmur Collection

Julius Terentius Performing a Sacrifice, A. D. 239 (paint on plaster)
6200720 Julius Terentius Performing a Sacrifice, A.D. 239 (paint on plaster) by Roman, (3rd century AD); 107x165x10.2 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Courtyard of the Temple of Bel, Palmyra, Syria. Situated in an oasis in the Syrian desert halfway between the Mediterranean and the Euphrates

A view of the Grand colonnade, Palmyra, c. 1875 (albumen print)
6177295 A view of the Grand colonnade, Palmyra, c.1875 (albumen print) by Bonfils, Felix (1831-1885); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Monumental Arch)

Part of the Great Colonnade, Qala at Ibn Maan Castle in the distance, Palmyra, c
6177296 Part of the Great Colonnade, QalaA at Ibn Maan Castle in the distance, Palmyra, c.1875 (albumen print) by Bonfils, Felix (1831-1885); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Monumental Arch)

Entrance to The Great Colonnade, Palmyra, c. 1875 (albumen print)
6177294 Entrance to The Great Colonnade, Palmyra, c.1875 (albumen print) by Bonfils, Felix (1831-1885); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Monumental Arch)

The Temple of Bel or Baal Shamin, Palmyra, c. 1875 ( photo)
5962942 The Temple of Bel or Baal Shamin, Palmyra, c. 1875 ( photo) by Bonfils, Felix (1831-1885); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Queen Zenobia Addressing Her Soldiers, 1725 / 1730. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Queen Zenobia Addressing Her Soldiers, 1725/1730

Base, Capital and Entablature of the Pilaster, 1753 (engraving)
2962899 Base, Capital and Entablature of the Pilaster, 1753 (engraving) by Borra, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1712-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: From The ruins of Palmyra)

The theatre, Palmyra, Syria. Situated in an oasis in the Syrian desert halfway between the Mediterranean and the Euphrates, Palmyra grew up as an important caravan town on the old Silk Road

Upper Colonnade Street, Palmyra, Syria. Situated in an oasis in the Syrian desert halfway between the Mediterranean and the Euphrates

The Oval Piazza, Palmyra, Syria. Situated in an oasis in the Syrian desert halfway between the Mediterranean and the Euphrates, Palmyra grew up as an important caravan town on the old Silk Road

The Tetrapylon, Palmyra, Syria. Situated in an oasis in the Syrian desert halfway between the Mediterranean and the Euphrates, Palmyra grew up as an important caravan town on the old Silk Road

Zenobie - Reine De Palmyre, 1403, (1939). Artist: Master of Berrys Cleres Femmes
Zenobie - Reine De Palmyre, 1403, (1939). Septimia Zenobia was a third-century queen of the Syria-based Palmyrene Empire. The illustration is part of the manuscript De Claris mulieribus

The ruins of Palmyra, Syria, 19th century. Artist: Benoist
The ruins of Palmyra, Syria, 19th century

A ruined colonnade at Palmyra (Tadmur), Syria, 1895
A ruined colonnade at Palmyra, Syria, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Limestone bust of Hairan, son of Marion from Palmyra, Syria, c150-200
Limestone bust from a Palmyrene funerary relief, from Palmyra, Syria, c150-200. Bearded man wearing toga, holding a strip of writing material in his left hand

Limestone bust of Aqmat, daughter of Hagago, Palmyra, Syria, c100-c150. From a Palmyrene funerary relief; woman wearing the veil of matronhood. From the British Museums collection

Sculpture in high relief of gods, Palmyra, c2nd - 1st century BC
Sculpture in high relief of gods, c2nd-1st century BC. At the centre of the composition is Baalshamin the supreme deity, to his right is the moon god Aglibot, and to the left is the sun god Malakbet

Damascus Palmyra Baalbek Temple Baal 1950 Syria
Damascus, Palmyra and Baalbek. Palmyra, Temple of Baal. 1950, Syria, Tadmur

Palmyra Temple Baal view pillars cella wall 1920
Palmyra. Temple of Baal. Near view showing pillars and the cella wall. 1920, Syria, Tadmur

Palmyra Funereal sculpture Front sarcophagus
Palmyra. Funereal sculpture. Front of a sarcophagus with four busts. 1920, Syria, Tadmur

Triumphal arch Palmyra 1925 Syria Tadmur
Triumphal arch at Palmyra. 1925, Syria, Tadmur

Palmyra Temple Baal Fragments entablature main entrance
Palmyra. Temple of Baal. Fragments of the entablature, etc. at the main entrance. 1920, Syria, Tadmur

Palmyra Temple Baal Pillars western cloister
Palmyra. Temple of Baal. Pillars of the western cloister. 1920, Syria, Tadmur

Camels front tower tombs Palmyra 1925 Syria Tadmur
Camels in front of tower tombs, Palmyra?. 1925, Syria, Tadmur

Ruins Palmyra 1925 Syria Tadmur
Ruins of Palmyra. 1925, Syria, Tadmur

Man seated ruins Palmyra 1925 Syria Tadmur
Man seated in ruins of Palmyra. 1925, Syria, Tadmur

Tower tombs Palmyra 1925 Syria Tadmur
Tower tombs of Palmyra. 1925, Syria, Tadmur

Supplementary subjects Palmyra large pile overturned sarcophagi
Supplementary subjects of Palmyra. A large pile of overturned sarcophagi. 1929, Syria, Tadmur

Supplementary subjects Palmyra Engaged columns
Supplementary subjects of Palmyra. Engaged columns in the modern mud houses. 1929, Syria, Tadmur

Palmyra Desert Qasr el Heir Qariatein Palmyra track
Palmyra. Desert. Qasr el Heir. Near Qariatein on Palmyra track. 1920, Syria, Tadmur

Palmyra desert 1920 Syria Tadmur
Palmyra. The desert of Palmyra. 1920, Syria, Tadmur

Camels crossing desert Palmyra 1925 Syria Tadmur
Camels crossing desert to Palmyra. 1925, Syria, Tadmur

Palmyra Section colonnade column brackets peculiar
Palmyra. Section of colonnade showing column brackets peculiar to Palmyra. 1920, Syria, Tadmur

Palmyra Remains tomb temple Palmyrene type reclining figures
Palmyra. Remains of a tomb temple. Palmyrene type of reclining figures. 1920, Syria, Tadmur

Palmyra oasis villages wall temple 1920 Syria
Palmyra. The oasis & village taken from the S. wall of temple. 1920, Syria, Tadmur

Men traditional dress Palmyra 1925 Syria Tadmur
Men in traditional dress at Palmyra?. 1925, Syria, Tadmur

People ruins Palmyra 1925 Syria Tadmur
People near the ruins of Palmyra. 1925, Syria, Tadmur

Palmyra Western cemetery tomb towers 1920 Syria
Palmyra. Western cemetery. Some of the tomb towers. 1920, Syria, Tadmur

Palmyra Temple Ball Interior southern statue
Palmyra. Temple of Ball. Interior. The southern statue niche. 1920, Syria, Tadmur

Palmyra Temple Baal Carved lintel main entrance
Palmyra. Temple of Baal. Carved lintel above the main entrance. 1920, Syria, Tadmur

Palmyra Temple Baal Small building east temple
Palmyra. Temple of Baal. Small building east of the temple. 1920, Syria, Tadmur

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"Tadmur: A Glimpse into the Ancient City of Palmyra" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Tadmur, an ancient city nestled in the heart of Syria. From Julius Terentius Performing a Sacrifice in 239 AD to the stunning Courtyard of the Temple of Bel, every corner exudes history and grandeur. As you stroll along the Grand colonnade, captured beautifully in a c. 1875 albumen print, you can almost hear whispers from centuries past echoing through its majestic pillars. The Male portrait in relief carved on stone tells tales of individuals who once roamed these streets with pride. The Umayyad fortress stands tall against the backdrop of a mesmerizing colonnade, both listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites since 1980. These architectural marvels have witnessed countless stories unfold over time. Walking down Palmyra's main colonnaded street near Tadmur is like stepping into a living museum. Each step reveals remnants of glorious civilizations that thrived here long ago. Qala at Ibn Maan Castle peeks through as part of the Great Colonnade, reminding us that even ruins hold secrets waiting to be discovered. Funerary reliefs made from stone pay homage to those who have passed but are forever etched into Palmyra's rich tapestry. They serve as reminders that life is fleeting but legacies endure. The Temple of Baal Shamin beckons visitors with its awe-inspiring presence. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1980, it stands proudly near Tadmur—a testament to human devotion and artistic brilliance. Passing through The Great Colonnade's entrance gate transports you further back in time. In a c. 1875 albumen print, this gateway invites explorers to unravel more mysteries hidden within Palmyra's labyrinthine streets.