Photos show the ruins of Palmyra, the ancient splendor in Syria that endures through war and time

Ancient 'Bride of the Desert' city seen in incredible pictures

Once the capital of a Roman client state under Queen Zenobia, Palmyra stood as a key hub on the Silk Road linking Rome and Asia

Photos show the ruins of Palmyra, the ancient splendor in Syria that endures through war and time

PALMYRA, Syria (AP) — The stately remnants of 2,000-year-old columns and temples rise from the sand in the ancient city of Palmyra, known to locals as the “Bride of the Desert.”