Syria always will stay as a special destination for me, cause It was the first country where I first time traveled as a solo female backpacker earlier in 2010. I was fascinated by its culture, heritage, and amazing people. Before going to Syria I really did not have any idea what to expect from this trip. I just wanted to meet the Sunrise in Palmyra and visit the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus. Both places just left me speechless.
Since that time I visited so many world heritage sights, I met sunrises in different parts of the world, but meeting the Sunrise at Palmyra ruins always will be my personal favorite travel memories. It was just outstanding experience.

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Temple of Bel has been recently destroyed by ISIS

Baalshamin temple is now completely destroyed by IS

Put my camera on the tripod to take a selfie. Who knew that it would my last picture at this amazing place

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