Syria’s Qalaat Semaan: Ancient church-turned-fortress bears marks of history and war Published: 2026/02/03 2:36 PM Updated: 2026/02/03 2:36 PM List of Images 1/6 Tartous residents celebrate US President Donald Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria Saydnaya celebrates Christmas Eve with the “Prince of Peace” carnival spreading joy Scenes of bustling passenger activity at Aleppo International Airport Tuesday evening Türkiye, Saudi Arabia discuss latest development in Syria Syria, Lebanon discuss security and political cooperation in Manama meeting TAGGED:AleppohistoryQalaat SemaanSyria Share This Article Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp LinkedIn Telegram Copy Link Editors Choice President al-Sharaa meets Syrian community in the UK, pledges ongoing dialogue April 1, 2026 President al-Sharaa meets British business leaders to enhance economic cooperation April 1, 2026 UN rights chief: Israeli law allowing execution of Palestinian prisoners a war crime March 31, 2026 President al-Sharaa meets British business leaders to enhance economic cooperation March 31, 2026