Ramadan in Syria: Artisans revive Aleppo’s ancient souq and traditional crafts

For more than a decade, the word “stabilization” in Syria has been synonymous with survival.

But in Aleppo, a new kind of stabilisation is taking place – one centred on memory and tradecraft.

A group of local artisans is revitalising their city’s traditional craft scene, one handmade product at a time. —Feb 23, 2026

Main image: Visit Damascus Syria

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