View of the entrance (from inside)

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SYRIA ::: PALMYRA

View  of  the  entrance  (from  inside)
Originally the entrance to the temple precincts would have been through an elegant triple-arched propyleum flanked by niches. Sadly most of this has been concealed by the 13th century fortification works.
This picture was taken late morning - the first couple of coach-loads of package tourists had just arrived and were being herded around, sheep-like, by their guides.