Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 - India

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 - India

Hindu pilgrims carrying their belongings walk over floating pontoon bridges to go to Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers, on a foggy winter evening to take part in the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj on January 12, 2025. The millennia-old Kumbh Mela, a sacred show of religious piety and ritual bathing that opens January 13, is held at the site where the holy Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers meet. . Photo by Indranil Aditya/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Maha Kumbh Celebration - India

Maha Kumbh Celebration - India

Hindu sadhus walk past mural paintings in Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India, 12 January, 2025. The millennia-old Kumbh Mela, a sacred show of religious piety and ritual bathing that opened on January 13, is held at the site where the holy Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers meet, bringing millions to celebrate spiritual rebirth and enlightenment. Photo by Indranil Aditya/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

First day of Maha Kumbh Mela - India

First day of Maha Kumbh Mela - India

A Hindu sadhu riding a camel, during a religious procession in Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India, 12 January, 2025. The millennia-old Kumbh Mela, a sacred show of religious piety and ritual bathing that opened on January 13, 2025, is held at the site where the holy Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers meet, bringing millions to celebrate spiritual rebirth and enlightenment. Photo by Indranil Aditya/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

First day of Maha Kumbh Mela - India

First day of Maha Kumbh Mela - India

Hindu pilgrims take a selfie picture with a man dressed as Lord Krishna, a Hindu god, during a religious procession in Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India, 12 January 2025. The millennia-old Kumbh Mela, a sacred show of religious piety and ritual bathing that opened on January 13, 2025, is held at the site where the holy Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers meet, bringing millions to celebrate spiritual rebirth and enlightenment. Photo by Indranil Aditya/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

First day of Maha Kumbh Mela - India

First day of Maha Kumbh Mela - India

A Hindu sadhu dances during a religious procession in Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India, 12 January, 2025. The millennia-old Kumbh Mela, a sacred show of religious piety and ritual bathing that opened on January 13, 2025, is held at the site where the holy Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers meet, bringing millions to celebrate spiritual rebirth and enlightenment. Photo by Indranil Aditya/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

First day of Maha Kumbh Mela - India

First day of Maha Kumbh Mela - India

A Hindu sadhu riding a camel, during a religious procession in Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India, 12 January, 2025. The millennia-old Kumbh Mela, a sacred show of religious piety and ritual bathing that opened on January 13, 2025, is held at the site where the holy Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers meet, bringing millions to celebrate spiritual rebirth and enlightenment. Photo by Indranil Aditya/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

First day of Maha Kumbh Mela - India

First day of Maha Kumbh Mela - India

A Hindu sadhu meditates in a camp in Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India, 12 January, 2025. The millennia-old Kumbh Mela, a sacred show of religious piety and ritual bathing that opened on January 13, 2025, is held at the site where the holy Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers meet, bringing millions to celebrate spiritual rebirth and enlightenment. Photo by Indranil Aditya/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

First day of Maha Kumbh Mela - India

First day of Maha Kumbh Mela - India

A Hindu sadhu sits in front of a tractor, during a religious procession in Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India, 12 January, 2025. The millennia-old Kumbh Mela, a sacred show of religious piety and ritual bathing that opened on January 13, 2025, is held at the site where the holy Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers meet, bringing millions to celebrate spiritual rebirth and enlightenment. Photo by Indranil Aditya/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

First day of Maha Kumbh Mela - India

First day of Maha Kumbh Mela - India

A Hindu sadhu reacts in a camp in Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India, 12 January, 2025. The millennia-old Kumbh Mela, a sacred show of religious piety and ritual bathing that opened on January 13, 2025, is held at the site where the holy Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers meet, bringing millions to celebrate spiritual rebirth and enlightenment. Photo by Indranil Aditya/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

First day of Maha Kumbh Mela - India

First day of Maha Kumbh Mela - India

A Hindu sadhu blesses a devotee, in a camp in Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India, 12 January, 2025. The millennia-old Kumbh Mela, a sacred show of religious piety and ritual bathing that opened on January 13, 2025, is held at the site where the holy Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers meet, bringing millions to celebrate spiritual rebirth and enlightenment. Photo by Indranil Aditya/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baalbek's Ancient Ruins At Risk By Israeli Bombing - Lebanon

Baalbek's Ancient Ruins At Risk By Israeli Bombing - Lebanon

File photo dated July 17, 2022 of the Temple of Bacchus at sunset, part of the Baalbek archaeological site in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley. For over two millennia, the Roman temples at Baalbek in eastern Lebanon have stood as some of the finest examples of Roman architecture anywhere in the world. On November 6, 2024, a car park just metres away from the Unesco World Heritage site was hit by an Israeli air strike. The attack, which also destroyed a centuries-old Ottoman building, highlighted what some archaeologists say is the risk of irreparable damage to historical sites across Lebanon from the current war between Israel and Hezbollah. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baalbek's Ancient Ruins At Risk By Israeli Bombing - Lebanon

Baalbek's Ancient Ruins At Risk By Israeli Bombing - Lebanon

File photo dated July 17, 2022 of the Temple of Bacchus at sunset, part of the Baalbek archaeological site in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley. For over two millennia, the Roman temples at Baalbek in eastern Lebanon have stood as some of the finest examples of Roman architecture anywhere in the world. On November 6, 2024, a car park just metres away from the Unesco World Heritage site was hit by an Israeli air strike. The attack, which also destroyed a centuries-old Ottoman building, highlighted what some archaeologists say is the risk of irreparable damage to historical sites across Lebanon from the current war between Israel and Hezbollah. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baalbek's Ancient Ruins At Risk By Israeli Bombing - Lebanon

Baalbek's Ancient Ruins At Risk By Israeli Bombing - Lebanon

File photo dated July 17, 2022 of the Temple of Bacchus at sunset, part of the Baalbek archaeological site in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley. For over two millennia, the Roman temples at Baalbek in eastern Lebanon have stood as some of the finest examples of Roman architecture anywhere in the world. On November 6, 2024, a car park just metres away from the Unesco World Heritage site was hit by an Israeli air strike. The attack, which also destroyed a centuries-old Ottoman building, highlighted what some archaeologists say is the risk of irreparable damage to historical sites across Lebanon from the current war between Israel and Hezbollah. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baalbek's Ancient Ruins At Risk By Israeli Bombing - Lebanon

Baalbek's Ancient Ruins At Risk By Israeli Bombing - Lebanon

File photo dated July 17, 2022 of the Temple of Bacchus at sunset, part of the Baalbek archaeological site in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley. For over two millennia, the Roman temples at Baalbek in eastern Lebanon have stood as some of the finest examples of Roman architecture anywhere in the world. On November 6, 2024, a car park just metres away from the Unesco World Heritage site was hit by an Israeli air strike. The attack, which also destroyed a centuries-old Ottoman building, highlighted what some archaeologists say is the risk of irreparable damage to historical sites across Lebanon from the current war between Israel and Hezbollah. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Bombing Puts Ancient Ruins At Risk - Baalbek

Israeli Bombing Puts Ancient Ruins At Risk - Baalbek

This photo shows the damage caused by Israeli airstrikes inside the ancient citadel of Baalbek in Lebanon, on November 7, 2024. On Wednesday, Israeli forces targeted residential neighborhoods in Baalbek and the historic "Al-Manshiya" building, which was completely destroyed, according to Baalbek Mayor Mustafa al-Shal. For over two millennia, the Roman temples at Baalbek in eastern Lebanon have stood as some of the finest examples of Roman architecture anywhere in the world. On Wednesday, a car park just metres away from the Unesco World Heritage site was hit by an Israeli air strike. The attack, which also destroyed a centuries-old Ottoman building, highlighted what some archaeologists say is the risk of irreparable damage to historical sites across Lebanon from the current war between Israel and Hezbollah. Photo by Maher Kamar/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Bombing Puts Ancient Ruins At Risk - Baalbek

Israeli Bombing Puts Ancient Ruins At Risk - Baalbek

This photo shows the damage caused by Israeli airstrikes inside the ancient citadel of Baalbek in Lebanon, on November 7, 2024. On Wednesday, Israeli forces targeted residential neighborhoods in Baalbek and the historic "Al-Manshiya" building, which was completely destroyed, according to Baalbek Mayor Mustafa al-Shal. For over two millennia, the Roman temples at Baalbek in eastern Lebanon have stood as some of the finest examples of Roman architecture anywhere in the world. On Wednesday, a car park just metres away from the Unesco World Heritage site was hit by an Israeli air strike. The attack, which also destroyed a centuries-old Ottoman building, highlighted what some archaeologists say is the risk of irreparable damage to historical sites across Lebanon from the current war between Israel and Hezbollah. Photo by Maher Kamar/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Bombing Puts Ancient Ruins At Risk - Baalbek

Israeli Bombing Puts Ancient Ruins At Risk - Baalbek

This photo shows the damage caused by Israeli airstrikes inside the ancient citadel of Baalbek in Lebanon, on November 7, 2024. On Wednesday, Israeli forces targeted residential neighborhoods in Baalbek and the historic "Al-Manshiya" building, which was completely destroyed, according to Baalbek Mayor Mustafa al-Shal. For over two millennia, the Roman temples at Baalbek in eastern Lebanon have stood as some of the finest examples of Roman architecture anywhere in the world. On Wednesday, a car park just metres away from the Unesco World Heritage site was hit by an Israeli air strike. The attack, which also destroyed a centuries-old Ottoman building, highlighted what some archaeologists say is the risk of irreparable damage to historical sites across Lebanon from the current war between Israel and Hezbollah. Photo by Maher Kamar/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Beautiful Countryside in Suqian

Beautiful Countryside in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 11, 2024 - Rows of Hui-style buildings along the millennia-old Kaibian River are seen faintly in the fog in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Oct 11, 2024.

Beautiful Countryside in Suqian

Beautiful Countryside in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 11, 2024 - Rows of Hui-style buildings along the millennia-old Kaibian River are seen faintly in the fog in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Oct 11, 2024.

Beautiful Countryside in Suqian

Beautiful Countryside in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 11, 2024 - Rows of Hui-style buildings along the millennia-old Kaibian River are seen faintly in the fog in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Oct 11, 2024.

Beautiful Countryside in Suqian

Beautiful Countryside in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 11, 2024 - Rows of Hui-style buildings along the millennia-old Kaibian River are seen faintly in the fog in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Oct 11, 2024.

Beautiful Countryside in Suqian

Beautiful Countryside in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 11, 2024 - Rows of Hui-style buildings along the millennia-old Kaibian River are seen faintly in the fog in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Oct 11, 2024.

Beautiful Countryside in Suqian

Beautiful Countryside in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 11, 2024 - Rows of Hui-style buildings along the millennia-old Kaibian River are seen faintly in the fog in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Oct 11, 2024.

Beautiful Countryside in Suqian

Beautiful Countryside in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 11, 2024 - Rows of Hui-style buildings along the millennia-old Kaibian River are seen faintly in the fog in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Oct 11, 2024.

Beautiful Countryside in Suqian

Beautiful Countryside in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 11, 2024 - Rows of Hui-style buildings along the millennia-old Kaibian River are seen faintly in the fog in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Oct 11, 2024.

Beautiful Countryside in Suqian

Beautiful Countryside in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 11, 2024 - Rows of Hui-style buildings along the millennia-old Kaibian River are seen faintly in the fog in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Oct 11, 2024.

CHINA-HENAN-AMERICAN TEACHER (CN)

CHINA-HENAN-AMERICAN TEACHER (CN)

(240728) -- ZHENGZHOU, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Daniel Welker and his family pose for a photo at the Luoyi ancient city in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 11, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: An American finds second home in China's millennia-old city" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage

STORY: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage SHOOTING TIME: June 23, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:05 LOCATION: BOSRA, Syria CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ancient city of Bosra 2. various of the theatre of Bosra 3. various of director of Bosra site explaining about the damage and restoration at the theatre 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ALAA AL-SALAH, Director of the Bosra Archaeological Site 5. various of the damages at the Bed of the King's Daughter archaeological site 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ALAA AL-SALAH, Director of the Bosra Archaeological Site 7. various of the damages at the Madrasat abu al-Fida archaeological site 8. various of director of the Bosra site working on his computer 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): ALAA AL-SALAH, Director of the Bosra Archaeological Site STORYLINE: The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of ye

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Alaa Al-Salah, director of the Bosra Archaeological Site, speaks in the ruins of the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria, June 11, 2024. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Monsef Memari/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 11, 2024 shows a Roman theater in the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 11, 2024 shows a Roman theater in the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Monsef Memari/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 11, 2024 shows the ruins of the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Alaa Al-Salah, director of the Bosra Archaeological Site, introduces a Roman theater in the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria, June 11, 2024. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Monsef Memari/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 11, 2024 shows a Roman theater in the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 11, 2024 shows a Roman theater in the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua)

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 11, 2024 shows a Roman theater in the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Alaa Al-Salah, director of the Bosra Archaeological Site, speaks in the ruins of the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria, June 11, 2024. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Monsef Memari/Xinhua)

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 11, 2024 shows a Roman theater in the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua)

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 11, 2024 shows a Roman theater in the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Monsef Memari/Xinhua)

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 11, 2024 shows the ruins of the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua)

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Alaa Al-Salah, director of the Bosra Archaeological Site, introduces a Roman theater in the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria, June 11, 2024. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Monsef Memari/Xinhua)

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 11, 2024 shows a Roman theater in the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Monsef Memari/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 11, 2024 shows the ruins of the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Monsef Memari/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 11, 2024 shows a Roman theater in the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua)

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 11, 2024 shows the ruins of the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Monsef Memari/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 11, 2024 shows the ruins of the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Monsef Memari/Xinhua)

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 11, 2024 shows the ruins of the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Monsef Memari/Xinhua)

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 11, 2024 shows a Roman theater in the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Monsef Memari/Xinhua)

CHINA-SHANXI-ARCHAEOLOGY-TOMB-MURALS (CN)

CHINA-SHANXI-ARCHAEOLOGY-TOMB-MURALS (CN)

(240605) -- TAIYUAN, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo shows a mural depicting various work scenes in a Tang Dynasty (618-907) tomb excavated in Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province. TO GO WITH "Well-preserved murals found in millennia-old Chinese tomb" (Xinhua)

CHINA-SHANXI-ARCHAEOLOGY-TOMB-MURALS (CN)

CHINA-SHANXI-ARCHAEOLOGY-TOMB-MURALS (CN)

(240605) -- TAIYUAN, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo shows murals in a Tang Dynasty (618-907) tomb excavated in Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province. TO GO WITH "Well-preserved murals found in millennia-old Chinese tomb" (Xinhua)