By — Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/aleppo-souk Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Aleppo’s Cultural Center Under Attack in Syria’s Civil War World Oct 25, 2012 2:30 PM EDT The ancient marketplace, or “souk”, in Aleppo, Syria, is a labyrinth of cobbled streets and stalls that, until recently, showcased glistening gold work and glass. The violence of the civil war between government forces and rebels has brought destruction and desolation to the once vibrant place. Our slide show shows what the marketplace was like before and after fighting between the rebels and government forces climaxed in late September as both sides struggled to control the city. Related Resources: Former CIA analysts Philip Mudd and Paul Pillar discuss on the NewsHour whether the United States should aid rebels to help push out Syrian President Bashar al-Assad: Remembering Syria’s historic Silk Road souk in Aleppo — from the Guardian Unverified amateur video of the Aleppo souk burning last month — from the BBC View more of our World and Syria coverage. Follow @NewsHourWorld We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko produced multimedia web features and broadcast reports with a focus on foreign affairs for the PBS NewsHour. She has reported in places such as Jordan, Pakistan, Iraq, Haiti, Sudan, Western Sahara, Guantanamo Bay, China, Vietnam, South Korea, Turkey, Germany and Ireland. @NewsHourWorld
The ancient marketplace, or “souk”, in Aleppo, Syria, is a labyrinth of cobbled streets and stalls that, until recently, showcased glistening gold work and glass. The violence of the civil war between government forces and rebels has brought destruction and desolation to the once vibrant place. Our slide show shows what the marketplace was like before and after fighting between the rebels and government forces climaxed in late September as both sides struggled to control the city. Related Resources: Former CIA analysts Philip Mudd and Paul Pillar discuss on the NewsHour whether the United States should aid rebels to help push out Syrian President Bashar al-Assad: Remembering Syria’s historic Silk Road souk in Aleppo — from the Guardian Unverified amateur video of the Aleppo souk burning last month — from the BBC View more of our World and Syria coverage. Follow @NewsHourWorld We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now