The Ancient Roman city of Palmyra, Syria

PALMYRA, SYRIA - OCTOBER 07: Monumental ruins on October 7, 2006 in Palmyra site, Syria;the site of Palmyra is an oasis in the Syrian desert, north-east of Damascus, it contains the monumental ruins of a great city that was one of the most important cultural centres of the ancient world, Palmyra mixed Graeco-Roman techniques with local traditions and Persian influences, it was listed UNESCO World Heritage in 1980. (Photo by Eric LAFFORGUE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)