Palmyra was once a bustling city and a crucial stop on the Silk Road, acting as a bridge between East and West during the Roman Empire. Now, after Syria’s civil war led to the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, some residents hope tourists will come back to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. @npr talks to Syrians about preserving their history.
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