The White Building in Sednaya Prison, known as the execution block in Syria, has become a haunting symbol of the inhumane torture under Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Since his fall, Syrians have flooded the prison in search of missing loved ones, finding messages from beyond like a Celine Dion quote and a heartfelt letter to a man named Abu Jamlu. Photos of separated loved ones, desperate messages scratched into walls, and a maze of cramped cells filled with skeletal prisoners paint a harrowing picture of the horrors endured within the prison.
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Inside ancient cities of the dead where people were buried in cliff faces – with bizarre tie to Santa Claus
The giant cliffs near Fethiye, Turkey, hold ancient Lycian rock tombs dating back over 2,000 years, reflecting the wealth and status of their occupants with impressive facades and simple interiors. One tomb, discovered in the Demre area, formed a unique link to Santa Claus, sparking archaeological interest and attracting tourists. The elevated placement of the tombs, overlooking land and sea, adds to their mystique and fuels local legends about winged creatures transporting the dead to...
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