It’s just tragic to see what’s happening in Syria now. The massive displacement of populations and destruction of historic sites. Here is a series of photos that we found at the Library of Congress, showing Homs, Syria between 1900 and 1920.
Homs, Syria in the early 1900s
Source: Library of Congress
This photo shows the Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque, which has been heavily damaged due to aerial bombardment by the Assad regime.
Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque in Homs, Syria
Source: Library of Congress
And, finally, here is the train from Aleppo, arriving in Homs.
Train from Aleppo arriving in Homs, Syria
Source: Library of Congress
