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Palmyra Residents Hope for Tourist Revival Post-Assad

12/7/2025

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Story summary

One year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, residents of Palmyra are optimistic about the return of tourists.
The regime collapsed to rebel forces after 13 years of war.
Despite ongoing divisions within the country, there is broad hope for lasting peace and an end to violence.

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Story summary

One year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, residents of Palmyra are optimistic about the return of tourists.
The regime collapsed to rebel forces after 13 years of war.
Despite ongoing divisions within the country, there is broad hope for lasting peace and an end to violence.