
The Roman theatre in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra on May 9, 2022. AFP

The Arch of Triumph, also known as the Monumental Arch, in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra on May 9, 2022. AFP

A camel stands across the Temple of Bel in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, on May 9, 2022. AFP

The ruins of the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra on May 9, 2022. AFP

The Arch of Triumph, also known as the Monumental Arch, in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra on May 9, 2022. AFP

The Arch of Triumph, also known as the Monumental Arch, in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra on May 9, 2022. AFP

workers at the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra on May 9, 2022. AFP