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Funerary portraiture in Greater Roman Syria / edited by Michael Blömer and Rubina Raja

List of illustrations -- List of abbreviations -- Funerary portraits in Roman Greater Syria - time for a reappreciation / Michael Blömer and Rubina Raja -- Shifting the paradigms: towards a new agenda ...
Miami Herald

Sprawling Roman-era mosaic — for goddess of luck — found under home, photos show

The large mosaic was discovered beneath a home in Homs, a western region of Syria, which is pictured here. Photo from Ghazal Magh, UnSplash A sprawling, centuries-old mosaic was recently unearthed in ...
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Experts push to restore Syria's renowned Roman ruins at Palmyra, other sites

Experts are returning to Syria’s war-ravaged heritage sites, hoping to lay the groundwork for restoring them and reviving tourism, which they say could provide a much-needed boost to the country’s ...

Saudi project discusses potential involvement in rebuilding Syria's historic sites

Diriyah’s CEO discusses potential involvement in the reconstruction of Syria’s historic sites, as part of Saudi Arabia’s ...
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The Roman Empire and the silk routes the ancient world economy and the empires of Parthia, Central Asia and Han China Raoul McLaughlin

A fascinating history of the intricate web of trade routes connecting ancient Rome to Eastern civilizations, including its powerful rival, the Han Empire. The Roman Empire and the Silk Routes ...