This program will be available for sale to the general public on December 7, 2025.Want to register before then? Become a member today, or if you are already a member, log in to register for this program. Palmyra UNESCO World Heritage Sites Evening Lecture/Seminar Wednesday, March 4, 2026 - 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. ET Code: 1J0527 Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Select your Registration $25 Member $35 Gen. Admission Resize text Roman and other ruins at Palmyra, Syria During the first several centuries of the current era, the Syrian desert oasis of Palmyra was a crucial link in an overland trade network that stretched from Rome to India. The profits of this trade were invested in stunning monuments and works of art that fused Western and Eastern sensibilities. Historian Justin M. Jacobs explores the history of Palmyra, its monuments and sculptures, and its fate during the Syrian civil war. Jacobs is a professor of history at American University. Additional UNESCO World Heritage Sites Programs December 3: Machu Picchu January 7: Teotihuacan February 4: Sacred Sites of Tibet General Information View Common FAQs and Policies about our Online Programs on Zoom.
