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Just outside of Palmyra, go for a walk up to the top of the sandstone cliffs at sunrise or sunset - truly stunning! You could have taken a taxi to Palmyra castle or walked gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=amgulutvahkfhilk there.
Founded in 32 AD and dedicated to the Mesopotamian god Bel. While severely damaged in 2015 and the main building destroyed, its exterior walls and gate still stood.
قلعة فخر الدين المعني
A castle built by the Mamluks in the 13th century. While damaged in the conflict, the castle is still structurally intact.
Damaged during the Civil war, closed as of Dec25.
See the external link for the GPS track of the route. This loop ran from the middle of town up to Palmyra castle to view the sunrise or sunset. The first half of this loop was on sidewalk and paved road. The second half, descending from the castle, was on a trail going through the Great Colonnade.