*** 10 Disturbing before-and-after images of syria that show just how badly war destroyed the beautiful nation | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN

10 Disturbing before-and-after images of syria that show just how badly war destroyed the beautiful nation

Syria - a nation that strongly evokes empathy from anyone who has long been privy to its destruction. The war-torn land, once a beautiful hub of culture and tradition, now crumbles beneath the weight of devastation. A war that forced nearly 5 million people to leave their homes, birthing the biggest refugee crisis the world has ever seen.

The following comparison captures the evolution of Aleppo - a UNESCO-recognised heritage city - into a place that now knows only rubble. And dried tears.

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