Damascus - Syria

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9 UNESCO Sites to See Before They Disappear
Why it's special: The largest city in Syria, Aleppo (pictured) was a hugely important trading point for cultures from all over the Middle East and beyond, giving it Greek, Roman, Akkadian, and Ottoman influences.Why it's in danger: The ongoing civil war in Syria has endangered all of the country's UNESCO sites, including the ancient cities of Palmyra and Damascus and structures in Aleppo, like this 12th-century citadel.
Damascus, Syria
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