Marble analysis, 8430
Portrait of a man from Palmyra
Limestone
Limestone origin: quarries situated north-east of Palmyra (Syria)
Microfacies: biomicrite
Bioclasts: shell fragments
The subsoil of the area of Palmyra contains limestones. Quarries which delivered material for most of the sculptures and buildings of Ancient Palmyra have been identified.
D. Decrouez & K. Ramseyer (1997, 2016)
8430; Portrait of a man from Palmyra 
Microfacies under transmitted light. Long side of photograph: 3.3 mm 