Greetings, oh mortal one! I, the Goddess Allat, welcome you to our magnificent city of Palmyra. Here in the heart of the desert, between bare mountains and desolate flatlands, you shall find wonders that have been lost to the ravages of the winds of time. May they never be forgotten!

Once you have finished your explorations, please partake of some palm wine and the invigorating hot-water springs at the Aqfa Bar & Grill. My companion Bel, and I have ensured that all manner of luxuries be available to our visitors. After all, Palmyra was on the Silk Road, and as a caravan trade city prospered well.

Enjoy your visit, and may this oasis, this city of palms, be both boon and blessing!

I, Allat, salute you!

Location: modern-day central Syria, located near the hot-water spring of Aqfa Other Names: Tadmor, the Oasis History Timeline Architecture