Deir Seita… Idlib countryside’s ancient and antique village
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Deir Seita village in northern Idlib countryside – July 2020 (Enab Baladi / Iyad Abdel Jawad)
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It has Byzantine ruins dating back to hundreds of years – July 2020 (Enab Baladi / Iyad Abdel Jawad)
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The ruins were restored long years ago by the Ottomans – July 2020 (Enab Baladi / Iyad Abdel Jawad)
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Nevertheless, the Deir Seita village did not receive attention from the Syrian regime’s government – July 2020 (Enab Baladi / Iyad Abdel Jawad)
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The tourists relied on the local residents to learn about the history of the area – July 2020 (Enab Baladi / Iyad Abdel Jawad)
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The Deir Seita village suffered during the war years and its ruins were stolen by thugs – July 2020 (Enab Baladi / Iyad Abdel Jawad)
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The ruins of Deir Seita village remain to this day thanks to the local residents’ efforts – July 2020 (Enab Baladi / Iyad Abdel Jawad)