Publikacje

Abstract:

Palmyra is an important ancient site famous of its architectural monuments Analysis
of numerous monuments exposed an intriguing situation, until the III rd century arches and
arched vaults were constructed in a specific manner based on a corbelled system. Such system
was adopted even in construction of a famous Monumental Arch of Palmyra. Situation
completely changed in the III-rd century AD Author discusses the problem analysing
development of the building construction and technique in Palmyra comparing it with other sites
of ancient Syria.

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