The article reflects on the Zenobia hotel in Palmyra, Syria, a once-elegant establishment now battered by years of conflict. Built in the 1920s and named after a legendary queen, it represents a piece of history. The author revisits it after three decades, reminiscing about its former glory while acknowledging its current state. Despite the scars of war and the complex history of the region, the hope for the return of tourists and normalcy shines through as Syria slowly recovers from the civil war.
I took this photo in late January, when I went back to Palmyra for the first time in three decades for a look at how the iconic site and city had fared over the years of war when it was inaccessible to tourists.
The hotel itself had certainly seen better days, but oh, the wonder of having even a bad Syrian glass of wine in a dining room literally steps away from the ruins.
Syria is recovering from 12 years of civil war and Palmyra itself changed hands twice during fighting between the Syrian regime, Russian forces and ISIS.
No news on the hotel's future, but people here are looking forward to welcoming tourists again.
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