Syria Before The War #1 - A Culture Rich in its History
I've been very lucky to visit Syria before the war and terror started. I wanted to share a series of photos taken in Syria before the war to remind myself and everyone of a time when this country lived in peace and showcased its incredibly rich culture. Syria has been known as the ancient pearl and perhaps marks the beginning of civilization. Today part one.
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The Citadel Of Aleppo
The citadel of Aleppo is believed to be one of the oldest and largest medieval palaces in the world. It has been occupied by the Byzantines, Greeks, Ayyubids and Mamluks. It became a UNESCO world heritage site in 1986. Unfortunately, the shelling and bombing of the Syrian war severely damaged the structure.
Ancient Ruins of Palmyra, Homs
Named one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world, these ancient ruins are located in the Syrian desert. During the Syrian Civil War, Palmyra came under the control of the Islamic State. In March 2017, the Syrian Army (with help of Russia) retook the city. Unfortunately, again, many artifacts and buildings had been destroyed by the Islamic State. A true wonder has to be rebuild...
Roman Theatre at Bosra
One of the largest Roman structures to still exist, this large theatre (seating for c. 15,000 people) has been constructed with black basalt. It is one of the best preserved structure both in Syria and across the Roman empire. Substantial restoration took place between 1950 and 1970, which have further helped to protect the interior. Absolutely breathtaking structure. I heard it has been damaged by the war as well. Typing all of this makes me really sad.
It is so sad i hope someone will restore it someday.
Thank you for sharing.
I love photos of ancient buildings and civilisations it takes me in my mind to how life was.
Exactly! Thanks for the resteem. :)
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War is always terrible.
It is unfortunate that people in the 21st century continue to engage in such stupid things.
"When the rich wage war, it's the poor who die", no risk and profitable business for rich, so as long as man kind exist, unfortunately there will be war.
Beautiful pictures taken, what has ancient buildings to do with war? What is the purpose to destruct them?
Thank you! Indeed it is very sad. Hopefully one day a significant part of what has been destroyed can be restored in its old glory.
Thank you for sharing. Really interting post! You were very lucky to visit these places!
Resteemed!
Impresionantes esculturas, en ver la capacidad del ser humano en construir gigantescos edificios con barro. Muy lindo. Lastima y tristeza que la guerra actual este destruyendo, lo que costo tiempo, fuerza, sacrificio a hombres en el antepasado. Buen Post.
Please continue these kind of posts, truly beatiful, altough heartbraking. Thank you for posting. Resteemed and upvoted!
This is amazing place I visited
even this photographs old... they are perfectly taken.... these photographs are proofs old civilizations had a great architectural knowledge, they survived hundreds/thousands years naturally "until power hungry people ruin those"
What a beautiful city! Thanx for sharing these photograph of Syria.