Roots of Civilizations in Syrian War's Path

The façade of a structure among the Roman ruins of Apamea, a major trade center of the Middle East, photographed by Christian Sahner before the Syrian conflict began.

Arch and remaining columns of Palmyra, a pre-Christian trade center and oasis northeast of Damascus, photographed by Christian Sahner before the Syrian conflict began.

The Umayyad Mosque of Damascus, one of Islam’s largest and oldest places of worship, one of six World Heritage sites in Syria, photographed by Christian Sahner before the Syrian conflict began.

Arabic letters carved into stone of Crac des Chevaliers, called best example in the world of a medieval castle, once headquarters of Richard the Lionheart, photographed by Christian Sahner before the Syrian conflict began.

Frieze of a warrior and an angel on the wall of the Greco-Roman ruins of Palmyra, a major trade center in 44 BC and now a World Heritage site, photographed by Christian Sahner before the Syrian conflict began.

Colonnade among the ruins of Apamea, founded by Greeks on the banks of the Orontes River, photographed by Christian Sahner before the Syrian conflict began

Arched interior of a corridor in the Crac des Chevaliers, a World Heritage site photographed by Christian Sahner before the Syrian conflict began.