Syrian- Swiss joint ruins excavations in Palmyra

The joint Syrian-Swiss archeological expedition started excavations in several sites across the Syria Badia ( semi-desert areas), the Directorate of Ruins and Archeological Sites in Palmyra said Wednesday.

The source added in a statement that the joint team will concentrate work on a special archeological survey to determine archeological sites of Omayad Islamic period in the Badia.

Systematic excavations will be made at the Eastern Heir Palace along with other works, including photography and documentations of the targeted sites.

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