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aleppo old town VR
An ancient city, decimated by war
02:28 - Source: CNN
Aleppo, Syria CNN  — 

For centuries, Aleppo has been Syria’s economic capital. But now, five years into a bitter civil war, the old city is crumbling. See Aleppo’s ancient beauty in 360 – it could be the last time you can.

For centuries, Aleppo has been Syria’s economic capital. But now, five years into a bitter civil war, the old city is crumbling. See Aleppo’s ancient beauty in 360 – it could be the last time you can.