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Syrian man uncovers library hidden behind wall for 15 years

Low Severity Asia Syria
Date Occurred Sep 17, 2026 08:52 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded Sep 17, 2026
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Abu Bilal built a secret wall in his home to protect his books from Syria’s former Assad regime.

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https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/17/17-09-sv-syrian-man-finds-his-books-sy?traffic_source=rss
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Region Asia
Capital Damascus
GDP / Capita $3300.0
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Event Metadata
  • ID #32279
  • Type General News
  • Region Asia
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Sep 17, 2026
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