Ancient Christian Complex Reopens in Syria After 14 Years of War and Earthquake
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Syria's Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums officially reopened the 5th-century Saint Simeon church complex in Aleppo on October 2, 2026, after restoration including landmine clearing, structural reinforcement, and repairs from 14 years of closure, civil war damage, a 2016 airstrike, and the 2023 earthquake.
The complex faced extensive war damage and seismic destruction; restoration involved clearing conflict-related hazards.
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