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Oasis and desert

Palmyra

A palm oasis in the desert and the ruins of Zenobia's city. Many monuments were badly damaged between 2015 and 2017.

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Status today

Updated weekly by our Palmyra correspondent.

Every line carries who checked it and when
ElectricityNationwide: in August 2026 the Ministry of Energy said supply rose from about 8 to 20+ hours a day in some areas. Hours vary by city and neighbourhood; many hotels use generators or solar.Checked by: فريق التحرير (من مصدر منشور) · SourceLast updated:
InternetMobile internet runs on the Syriatel and MTN networks, with 4G in cities. Speed and coverage vary outside cities. Plans and prices change; ask at an operator service centre.Checked by: فريق التحرير (من مصدر منشور) · SourceLast updated:
RoadsPer the General Authority for Ports and Customs (Aug 2026), the main crossings with Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey are operating. We have not yet field-checked roads inside this province; check official announcements before travelling.Checked by: فريق التحرير (من مصدر منشور) · SourceLast updated:
WeatherForecast for 2026-10-21: partly cloudy, high 28, low 19 degrees C. Rain chance 10%.Checked by: المدير · SourceLast updated:
EventsSANA publishes a daily 'cultural agenda' listing events at cultural centres, theatres and galleries across the provinces.Checked by: فريق التحرير (من مصدر منشور) · SourceLast updated:
Every line carries who checked it and when. We don't make safety claims, only dated facts with a link to the official source.
Palmyra’s architecture

Columns in the desert

A long colonnaded street and temples of pale limestone in the heart of the desert. Many were badly damaged between 2015 and 2017.

This page’s pattern and the arch of its photo frames come from this style.

Sights

4 places
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Great Colonnade

The ancient city's main street, lined with tall columns.

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02

Roman theatre

A semicircular theatre whose stage front was damaged.

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03

Fakhr al-Din al-Maani Castle

A hilltop castle overlooking the ruins and the oasis.

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04

Palm groves

A grove of palms and olives south of the ruins.

From the people of Palmyra

Secrets, jokes and proverbs

Told and signed by people of the city, in Arabic only. Read them on the Arabic page.

Restaurants and cafes

Visited and written up by our Palmyra correspondent.

What to eat here: Oasis dates, Bedouin bread, and tea over a wood fire.A first list compiled on 24 October 2026 from published guides (Wikivoyage, TripAdvisor) and Google Maps. Check opening hours before you go; our correspondent updates it after visiting.

Restaurant

Pancake House Traditional Palmyra Restaurant

Palmyra · Listed among the city’s restaurants on TripAdvisor.

Restaurant

Al Mirage

Palmyra · Listed among the city’s restaurants on TripAdvisor.

Restaurant

Spring Restaurant

Palmyra · Listed on Trip.com.

Local dish

Palmyra dates

The oasis · The oasis palms give dates in autumn.

Parks and gardens

For families, picnics and walks in and around the city.

Palm grovesJames Gordon from Los Angeles, California, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Park

Palm groves

South of the ancient city · An oasis of palms and olives.

Valley of the TombsDosseman · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Park

Valley of the Tombs

West of the ruins · Tower tombs in the desert.

Hotels in Palmyra

Hotels on Ahleen can be booked there directly. Others are listed for information only, without a link.

PalmyraBernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Where to stay

Stays in Palmyra

Hotels and rural homes with real photos, through our partner Ahleen.

Book a stay with Ahleen (opens in a new tab)أهلين شريك هذا الدليل. How the partnership works