Part 9/11:
Onward travels take the author to Idlib, a region once under the control of ISIS, where remnants of the dictatorship’s legacy remain. The new government, HTS, commands the region, paving the way for conflicting feelings among civilians still grieving and seeking stability. Beneath the surface unrest festers a hope for change, steeped deeply in the reality of their day-to-day struggles.
As they journey toward the ancient ruins of Palmyra, the historical significance of the sites reminds them of Syria's ancient glory—a stark contrast to its current desolation. The ruins reflect the beauty lost but also the potential for revival amid devastation.