This was the spectacularly preserved city of Dura-Europos, in Syria. Founded 300BC it was abandoned in 257AD when the Romans lost it to the Parthians. It was left almost intact for 1800 years, until it was destroyed by ISIS (1200×925) Posted in Old Statue Pictures Tagged with 1200x925, 257AD, 300BC, Abandoned, City, destroyed, DuraEuropos, founded, intact, Isis, left, Lost, Parthians, preserved, Romans, Spectacularly, Syria, Years
