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The Palmyra Museum, Palmyra is a must-see tourist attraction in Palmyra. Those of you, who are interested in knowing about the evolution of art and sculpture in Palmyra should visit this museum at least once. The Palmyra Museum, Palmyra consists of magnificent pieces of Palmyrene art and various types of statues. Though many artifacts, which were once a part of The Palmyra Museum, had been taken to Damascus and many other cities, the existing relics are excellent. The funerary busts that you get to see here give you a good picture of the Palmyrene art.

Palmyra was earlier a Roman City since it was a part of the Roman Empire. However, it always maintained a distinct identity of its own. As the city was located close to the border of Persia, therefore you would see a nice blend of both Greco-Roman and Persian art here. The style of carving the hair and beards reflect the art of the Akkadians. The most distinct feature is that the dresses of the figures or the statues reflect typical Asian style. From these figures you can get the idea about the immense influence of Asia on the indigenous art of Syria.

Another important attraction of The Palmyra Museum, Palmyra is that here you would find a nice reconstruction of the Sanctuary of Bel which is made of scales. This reconstruction is so perfect that you would get a clear idea of how the original structure looks like even before you visit this tourist spot. You cannot help but appreciate the sculptor who had done such an excellent reconstruction work. In the next section of the museum you would find blue glazed pottery, gold jewelries and two huge mosaics depicting various scenes from the mythologies of Syria.

The best artifacts of the museum are collected in the room located to the left of the entrance. The collectibles here include wonderfully decorated busts and sarcophagi. These sculptures have wonderful carved figures and beautiful faces with various emotions depicted on them. These are regarded by the archaeologists as the best pieces of Palmyrene art that are present in the museum.

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