Return to Aleppo: the story of my home during the war
Zahed Tajeddin was forced to abandon his house in old Aleppo. He goes back to see if it survived the conflict.
The story of one neighbourhood in Aleppo, and how it changed the lives of two Syrians caught up in the war.
Zahed Tajeddin is a sculptor and archaeologist whose family have lived in Aleppo for generations. He owned a beautiful medieval courtyard house in a neighbourhood called Judaydah, part of the city's historic centre. But Zahed was forced to abandon his house in 2012, when Judaydah became a battleground between government forces and rebel fighters. He makes the emotional and dangerous journey to see whether his home survived the conflict.
Abu Ahmed is a pharmacist who set up Judaydah's only medical centre. He stayed in Aleppo throughout the conflict, giving first aid, medicines and comfort to the local residents. He was one of the last people to flee rebel-held Aleppo after the government advance in December 2016.
Presented by Kanishk Tharoor
Produced by Maryam Maruf
With thanks to Elyse Semerdjian, Mustafa Abu Sneineh, Mehdi Musawi, Dr Hatem, and Emily Webb
Image credit: Zahed Tajeddin
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Museum of Lost Objects
Tracing the histories of antiquities and landmarks that have been destroyed or looted.
