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Tunnel from Ghouta siege transformed into museum honoring chemical attack victims

21 Ağustos 2026Al Jazeera

A tunnel in Ghouta, which played a significant role during the siege by Assad's forces, has been transformed into a museum. This change comes 13 years after the tragic sarin gas attack that claimed many lives.
The museum serves as a poignant reminder of the atrocities faced by the residents during the conflict. It aims to preserve the memory of those events and educate future generations about the impact of war.
The siege of Ghouta was one of the most brutal episodes of the Syrian Civil War, marked by widespread human rights violations, including the use of chemical weapons. The sarin gas attack in 2013 drew international condemnation and highlighted the dire humanitarian situation in the region.
The establishment of a museum in a site of such profound tragedy highlights the complex relationship between memory and healing in post-conflict societies. By transforming a space associated with suffering into one of remembrance and education, the initiative seeks to foster dialogue about the past while also addres…

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