Description: With contributions from thirty archaeologists, epigraphists, historians, and philologists, this book covers Palmyra's archaeological remains and history from its earliest phases in the pre-Roman era to the destruction of many of its monuments during the Syrian Civil War and subsequent looting. The authors give comprehensive overviews of already published evidence, as well as significant new findings and analyses from fieldwork, and cover a broad range of themes, which not only relate to the archaeology and history of the site, but also to its relationship with the rest of the ancient world as a major trade hub during the Roman period.
Review Quotes: "The Oxford Handbook of Palmyra is an ambitious, well-crafted, and thoroughly researched introduction to one of the ancient world's most famous and iconic sites." -- Marco Ferrario, Bryn Mawr Classical Review