Palmyra
Lost and Buried CityDescription
Palmyra is a lost and buried city in Syria, Asia. UNESCO World Heritage List: Site of Palmyra gives its chronology as “1st century BCE to 3rd century CE.” Its listed material is Limestone.
A desert caravan city of colonnaded streets and temples.
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Compare the published evidence and its interpretations. “Consensus” records the mainstream account; “Alternative” identifies a competing interpretation, not an equally established conclusion. Estimates and unresolved questions remain qualified in the claim text.
| Field | Consensus | Alternative |
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| Date | 100 BCE - 273 CE 1st century BCE to 3rd century CE UNESCO World Heritage List: Site of Palmyra | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Caravan city UNESCO World Heritage List: Site of Palmyra | No claims found. |
| Method | No claims found. | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 87 CE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 100 BCE - 273 CE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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