This program is over. Hope you didn't miss it! Browse other programs we offer Endangered UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Palmyra Evening Program (Session 1 of 4-Session Course) on Zoom Tuesday, May 18, 2021 - 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. ET Code: 1J0091A Location: This program is part of ourSmithsonian Associates Streaming series. Select your Tickets $25 Gen. Admission Save when you purchase this program as a part of one of these series! 4 Program Series: Endangered UNESCO World Heritage Sites Find series tickets Resize text Clockwise; Roman and other ruins at Palmyra, Syria, Bamiyan Buddha ruins, Afghanistan; Great Mosque of Djenné, Timbuktu, Mali; Stony Coral Colony and soldier fish Great Barrier Reef Australia Save $20 when you purchase all 4 sessions of the Endangered UNESCO World Heritage Sites course! COURSE DESCRIPTION There are 1,121 UNESCO World Heritage sites throughout the world. Each of them offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of complex civilizations, empires, and religions. Some, however, are facing an existential crisis. This series offers an in-depth overview of four UNESCO World Heritage sites that have suffered grievous damage in recent decades, from Palmyra to the Great Barrier Reef. Each lavishly illustrated program goes far beyond the typical tourist experience by incorporating the insights of the latest scholarship and research. Justin M. Jacobs, associate professor of history at American University, is the author of several books, including The Compensations of Plunder: How China Lost Its Treasures. He is currently producing a 24-episode series on UNESCO World Heritage Sites for The Great Courses. Session Information Palmyra During the first several centuries A.D., 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 re-invested in stunning monuments and works of art that fused Western and Eastern sensibilities. Jacobs explores the history of Palmyra, its monuments and sculptures, and its fate during the Syrian civil war. Additional Sessions If you are interested in additional Endangered UNESCO World Heritage Sites sessions this spring, view the upcoming schedule: May 25: The Bamiyan Buddhas June 1: Timbuktu June 8: The Great Barrier Reef Patron Information If you register multiple individuals, you will be asked to supply individual names and email addresses so they can receive a Zoom link email. Please note that if there is a change in program schedule or a cancellation, we will notify you via email, and it will be your responsibility to notify other registrants in your group. Unless otherwise noted, registration for streaming programs typically closes two hours prior to the start time on the date of the program. Once registered, patrons should receive an automatic email confirmation from CustomerService@SmithsonianAssociates.org. Separate Zoom link information will be emailed closer to the date of the program. If you do not receive your Zoom link information 24 hours prior to the start of the program, please email Customer Service for assistance. View Common FAQs about our Streaming Programs on Zoom.