October
01
/ 2023
Throughout history, many ethnicities and civilizations were often distinguished by their funerary beliefs and burial customs. From the Egyptian pyramids to the Neolithic Passage tombs, burial always had a special meaning for ancient peoples. The inhabitants of ancient Palmyra, a wealthy trade city whose ruins are situated in modern-day Syria, also had their one-of-a-kind burial custom. Their exquisitely carved Palmyra busts were a unique way of portraying the deceased and preserving their likeness throughout the centuries. Thanks to the skill with which they were carved, we can today learn a lot about this ancient culture, and see the faces of people who lived thousands of years ago. The Palmyra Busts Serve as a Window into the Past The ancient city
