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Palmyra.

An ancient city, an oasis in the Syrian Desert, in present-day central Syria, recorded historically from around 2000 BCE, subsequently subject to various empires and destroyed in 273 CE and again in 1400, when it was reduced to a village.

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  1. An ancient city, an oasis in the Syrian Desert, in present-day central Syria, recorded historically from around 2000 BCE, subsequently subject to various empires and destroyed in 273 CE and again in 1400, when it was reduced to a village.

  2. A city, the county seat of Marion County, Missouri, United States.

  3. A town and village therein, in Wayne County, New York, United States.

  4. A census-designated place, the county seat of Fluvanna County, Virginia, United States.

  5. A number of townships in the United States, listed under Palmyra Township.

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From Ancient Greek Παλμύρα (Palmúra). For more see Palmyra on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

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