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Aleppo's Historic Revival: AKTC Leads Restoration Efforts

1/23/2026

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The Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) has contributed to Aleppo's restoration since 2018.
It revitalized eight key areas of the medieval souk and encouraged local traders to restore their shops.
UNESCO and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) are helping restore Aleppo's historic center.
Luis Monréal, the general manager of AKTC, emphasizes recognizing this positive narrative amid the civil war.

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The Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) has contributed to Aleppo's restoration since 2018.
It revitalized eight key areas of the medieval souk and encouraged local traders to restore their shops.
UNESCO and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) are helping restore Aleppo's historic center.
Luis Monréal, the general manager of AKTC, emphasizes recognizing this positive narrative amid the civil war.