Now, in Germany, scholars are preparing for its reconstruction one day by creating a super-detailed map of the old city and its treasures, long listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Syrian Cottbus student Zeido Zeido, 29, who is preparing a doctoral thesis on his hometown Aleppo, warns against excessive attention to the old city. According to UNESCO, about 60 percent of the old city was badly damaged and, of this area, 30 percent was totally destroyed. And Germany, given its World War II bombing, has a wealth of experience in rebuilding its cities, having also restored many urban centres after its 1990 national reunification. By Yannick PasquetSEE ALSO: This map of Berlin shows how badly Aleppo has been destroyed

Source: The Local May 26, 2017 15:22 UTC