The 1001 Faces of Palmyra (2021)

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Two thousand years ago, it was a flourishing city in the middle of what is now a Syrian desert. At the crossroads of trade routes, Palmyra attracted caravanners from Mesopotamia, India and China. In what remains of its ruins, rediscovered by Europeans in the 17th century, its numerous necropolises bear witness to a prosperous past. Carved in limestone in the first centuries of our era, the faces of the representatives - men, women and children - of its greatest families adorn the walls of its tombs. Since 2012, Danish archaeologist Rubina Raja has been leading a long-term project to find, document and retrace the family trees and daily life of these Palmyrenians.

Director: Meyar Al Roumi
Genre: Documentary, History
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Production: Un Film à la Patte, Ariane le Couteur & Agnes Trintzius, ARTE, CNRS Images
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

archeology, syria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The 1001 Faces of Palmyra about?
Two thousand years ago, it was a flourishing city in the middle of what is now a Syrian desert. At the crossroads of trade routes, Palmyra attracted caravanners from Mesopotamia, India and China. In what remains of its ruins, rediscovered by Europeans in the 17th century, its numerous necropolises bear witness to a prosperous past. Carved in limestone in the first centuries of our era, the faces of the representatives - men, women and children - of its greatest families adorn the walls of its tombs. Since 2012, Danish archaeologist Rubina Raja has been leading a long-term project to find, document and retrace the family trees and daily life of these Palmyrenians.
Who directed The 1001 Faces of Palmyra?
The 1001 Faces of Palmyra was directed by Meyar Al Roumi.
Who stars in The 1001 Faces of Palmyra?
The 1001 Faces of Palmyra stars Patrick Delage.
What genre is The 1001 Faces of Palmyra?
The 1001 Faces of Palmyra is a Documentary, History film.
Where was The 1001 Faces of Palmyra produced?
The 1001 Faces of Palmyra was produced in France.