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The Monumental Arch of Palmyra, also called the Arch of Triumph, was a Roman-period structure in the ancient city of Palmyra in present-day Syria. Built across a bend in the city's colonnaded street, its angled plan visually connected two differently aligned sections of the route. The arch was destroyed by Islamic State militants in 2015 during the Syrian civil war, making it a prominent example of cultural heritage lost through deliberate destruction.
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Palmyra Monumental Arch ranks #342 of 562 in the Monument ranking, behind Forth Rail Bridge, ahead of Warsaw Uprising Monument.
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Where was the Palmyra Monumental Arch located?
The Monumental Arch was a stunning Roman-era gateway located in the heart of the ancient city of Palmyra in modern-day Syria. It served as a grand entrance to the city's famous colonnaded street.
Who built the Palmyra Monumental Arch?
The arch was built in the 3rd century AD during the reign of the Roman emperor Septimius Severus. It was constructed to commemorate a Roman military victory over the Parthians.
Was the Palmyra Monumental Arch destroyed?
The arch was severely damaged in 2015 during the Syrian Civil War by the militant group ISIS. They intentionally detonated the ancient structure as part of a campaign to destroy historical heritage sites in the region.
Has the Palmyra Monumental Arch been restored?
While the original arch remains a ruin in Syria, exact 3D-printed replicas have been constructed and displayed globally to protest the destruction. Additionally, local efforts have begun to partly consolidate and reconstruct the remaining stones at the original site.
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