Palmyra
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Palmyra is an ancient ruined city in modern Syria, long known for its place in the Roman empire and strongly influenced by Persian and Hellenistic cultures.
In modern times it has been associated with the major destruction by the Islamic State, and there are currently hopes for its restoration.
Guest: Dr Peter Edwell (Senior Lecturer, Department of History and Archaeology at Macquarie University).
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