This photograph shows one of the most iconic views of the ancient city of Palmyra: a seemingly endless row of columns that runs rhythmically through the dusty desert landscape. The filigree capitals, the interplay of light and shadow, the majestic tranquillity of the site - all this makes this image a visual testimony to a lost civilisation.
For centuries, Palmyra was a melting pot of cultures: Roman, Persian, Greek, Semitic - all these influences are united in the architecture of this place. The monumental columns, once part of magnificent streets and temples, tell of trade, religion and the pride of a city that became a cultural powerhouse in the middle of the desert.
Today, after the devastating destruction of recent years, this image has an additional meaning: it shows Palmyra as it was - upright, harmonious, almost timeless. A still life in stone that reminds us to protect the heritage of mankind.
For all those who want to feel history, not just see it. A picture with depth - for rooms with character.
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