First Concert In Several Years Held at Aleppo Citadel

The amphitheater at the ancient Aleppo citadel hosted a concert on July 25, the first such event held in several years, according to local sources.

Thousands people reportedly attended the concert at the UNESCO World Heritage site, which had been badly damaged by bombs and fighting in previous years.

Shadi Jamil, a well known singer from Aleppo, sang at the concert, which was opened by the Orthodox Scout of St. Elie band. Credit: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) via Storyful