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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sally Abou Aljoud and Ghaith Alsayed

Syria hopes it’s war-torn heritage sites could help bring back tourists

People walk past a damaged section of Krak des Chevaliers, whcih caused by the Assad regime shilling in 2014 - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Syria’s battered heritage sites are seeing the return of experts, kindling hopes of restoration and a revival of the tourism sector.

The initiative aims to inject life into the nation’s devastated economy after nearly 14 years of brutal conflict.

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