I believe Aris mentioned the monastery in this town the other day.
Syria fighting leaves Maaloula, a historic Christian town, in ruins
Syrian forces have driven most rebels from Maaloula, home to ancient churches and monasteries now smashed and defaced after months of battles.
By Patrick J. McDonnell and Nabih Bulos
April 16, 2014, 7:00 a.m.
MAALOULA, Syria From the debris-strewn front garden of the Safir Hotel, Syrian military commanders barked orders to troops taking cover in the smoke-shrouded maze of streets below.
"If you hear any movement, throw hand grenades immediately!" a general advised on his two-way radio as he peered at the battle unfolding like a distant video game at the bottom of the hill.
On Tuesday, Syrian forces were targeting the remnants of a rebel force in this historic town, long a center of Christian worship and pilgrimage.
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Syria fighting leaves Maaloula, a historic Christian town, in ruins - latimes.com
Syria fighting leaves Maaloula, a historic Christian town, in ruins
Syrian forces have driven most rebels from Maaloula, home to ancient churches and monasteries now smashed and defaced after months of battles.
By Patrick J. McDonnell and Nabih Bulos
April 16, 2014, 7:00 a.m.
MAALOULA, Syria From the debris-strewn front garden of the Safir Hotel, Syrian military commanders barked orders to troops taking cover in the smoke-shrouded maze of streets below.
"If you hear any movement, throw hand grenades immediately!" a general advised on his two-way radio as he peered at the battle unfolding like a distant video game at the bottom of the hill.
On Tuesday, Syrian forces were targeting the remnants of a rebel force in this historic town, long a center of Christian worship and pilgrimage.
Continue reading at:
Syria fighting leaves Maaloula, a historic Christian town, in ruins - latimes.com