At GiveItLove we like to focus on the inspiring, happier moments in life. With that being said, sometimes it’s important that we remind ourselves exactly how fragile those moments can be.
On July 19, 2012, a major military confrontation started in Aleppo, the largest city in Syria.
For the last four year’s citizens in the country have watched as their beautiful city was torn to pieces by warring factions.
Syrian army’s use of barrel bombs dropped from helicopters have killed thousands of people and forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate.
The Old City Of Aleppo, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has been torn apart. It’s time to stop the war as they 10 before and after photos clearly show.
1. From oasis paradise to hell on Earth.
2. Ancient buildings have been destroyed.
3. The city is completely destroyed.
4. Most citizens have fled because of the widespread destruction.
5. Commerce has vanished from the once thriving city.
6. Most buildings are now unrecognizable.
7. Those who remain are mostly fighting in an incredibly deadly war.
8. Ancient marble that can never be recovered is lost forever.
9. Nothing has been left untouched.
