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Photo Uploaded: Aug 04 2011 09:13:03 GMT
Taken: 2009:04:30 17:14:24
Manufacturer: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
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Syria, Ruins of Ancient Palmyra, April 2009
Palmyra dates back to the second millennium B.C. It was another trading city in the extensive trade network that linked Mesopotamia and northern Syria. Palmyra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmyra#Ancient
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Comments on this photo:
Aug 04 2011 09:31 GMT
skyball
Wonders from the past..great shot Peter!!!!!....
Aug 04 2011 09:52 GMT
MargNZ
Amazing age and preservation Peter :)
Aug 04 2011 10:39 GMT
marioalbertina
Wonderful Palmyra site ! !
Aug 04 2011 11:17 GMT
T1MELESS
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A great shot peter and should be viewed in original.!!!
Aug 04 2011 12:57 GMT
Annamaria
You have made such great journeys, Peter!! This picture is a proof of that....;-)
Aug 04 2011 14:08 GMT
Snap
Fantastic
Aug 04 2011 17:27 GMT
Midworlder
PRO
More fabulous history you have brought us, thank you
Aug 04 2011 20:29 GMT
linnywv
PRO
A glimpse into the past. How wonderful!
Aug 04 2011 20:47 GMT
LizSA
fantastic colour. large a must.
Aug 04 2011 20:48 GMT
fhelsing
PRO
Such a grand place, even now!
Aug 05 2011 05:47 GMT
senna3
Thank you all for your nice comments!
Aug 06 2011 17:17 GMT
charlie26
Great shot and a very interesting place.
Aug 06 2011 17:22 GMT
senna3
Thanks again Jacqueline.
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