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Syria's historical monuments have been ruined by years of civil war

Video. New drone footage shows what a decade of war has done to Syria

Updated: 25/02/2021 - 10:16 GMT+1

Syria is a country steeped in centuries of history. But many of the architectural wonders from its past have been badly affected by civil war.

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