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Syrian man reveals library hidden behind wall for 15 years
Abu Bilal reportedly concealed his books during Syria’s former Assad-era rule before uncovering the library.
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Source: Al Jazeera Global News · View original source
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A Syrian man identified as Abu Bilal has uncovered a library that had been hidden behind a wall in his home for 15 years, according to Al Jazeera Global News.
The collection was reportedly concealed to protect the books from Syria’s former Assad regime. Available reporting does not establish the precise risks Abu Bilal faced or the circumstances that led him to hide the books.
A video report showed a man removing plaster from a wall to expose a concealed space containing stacked boxes.
The report does not specify Abu Bilal’s full name or location, nor does it state how many books are in the library or when it was uncovered.
