This picture shows a scene that looks as if time has stood still. In the middle of the vast desert landscape of Syria, the stone columns of Palmyra stretch up into the blue sky - upright, dignified, as if they still want to bear witness to the former greatness of this city. In the background, watchtowers and the remains of other buildings can be seen, embedded in a landscape that seems almost otherworldly.
The harmony between nature and architecture is particularly noticeable here. The rolling hills, the even light, the shadows of the capitals - everything tells of a place that has seen a lot and survived even more. Palmyra was not only a trading centre, but also a cultural beacon. Those who stayed here experienced a melting pot of civilisations.
Today, this place is a silent witness to past greatness - and this picture is a window into a world that is otherwise only known from history books. For lovers of ancient aesthetics, desert landscapes and monumental silence. A work of art that builds a bridge between past and present in any room.
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