The devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria on Monday have damaged important historic sites, including the ancient city of Aleppo in northwest Syria which was already “in danger” from civil war.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Syrian rebels celebrate in front of the Ancient Castle of Aleppo - ANAS ALKHARBOUTLI/AVALON Syria's rebels seized most of Aleppo ...

In what can be called the biggest tragedy of recent times, Aleppo has been brought town by an ongoing four year battle which took a turn for the worst last week when a ceasefire brokered by Turkey ...