Archaeologists Revive Missing Activist's Dream Of Reconstructing Palmyra

Eleven years ago, Palestinian-Syrian computer engineer and activist Bassel Khartabil dreamed of reconstructing the historic Syrian city of Palmyra. Khartabil wanted to share Palmyra's ancient culture with the world, freely and openly, through technology, art and music. He visited Palmyra and constructed 3D renderings of what the city would have looked like in ancient times. A firm believer in the freedom of expression in Syria, Khartabil had also spearheaded the project Aiki Lab, a Syrian onli...