Syria’s World Heritage Sites severely damaged by war
Satellite images reveal destruction and rubble at five of country’s six cultural treasures
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Satellite images show that World Heritage Sites in Syria, including the Ancient City of Aleppo (shown), have been severely damaged by war. This image was taken December 6, 2011.
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