Syrian World Heritage castle turned into battlefield

Syrian World Heritage castle turned into battlefield

The Crac des Chevaliers castle, inscribed on the list of World Heritage in Danger, near the Syrian city of Homs is seen on March 25, 2015. After rebel forces had occupied the castle, government forces reclaimed the site. Syrian cultural heritage sites, especially those in the Islamic State-controlled regions, face serious danger of burglary and destruction. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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