EXCAVATION
QATNA – TREASURE OF A LOST KINGDOM The Bronze Age city of Qatna in Syria was destroyed and its royal palace burned down by enemies in 1340 BC. Qatna vanished from history for millennia. 3300 years after its fall, the ancient town was rediscovered. In its ruins archaeologists from Syria, Germany and Italy now unearth undisturbed tombs, antique archives – and hidden treasure								PALACE WELL-ROOM
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First published in: ‘GEO’ 10/2009 Text by: Jürgen Bischoff Photos available through: VISUM								ARTIFACTS
© Marc Steinmetz, 2009