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 Syria’s Red Crescent delivers aid to Al-Bukamal families affected by Euphrates flooding Community initiative revives historic Qasr al-Banat site in Raqqa, Syria Turkish firefighting teams participate in fire extinguishing operations northern countryside of Lattakia province Jordan approves transport cooperation deal with Syria and Türkiye Syria shuts two smuggling tunnels on Lebanon border TAGGED:AleppohistoryQalaat SemaanSyria Share This Article Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp LinkedIn Telegram Copy Link Editors Choice Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Jordan condemn attacks on UAE oil tankers in Hormuz August 14, 2026 First regular European airline service to Deir Ezzor to launch Sept. 1 August 14, 2026 Syrian weightlifter Ali Mohammad wins gold at Asian Youth Championships August 14, 2026 Syria condemns attacks on UAE vessels in Strait of Hormuz August 14, 2026