A centuries-old Aleppo market re-opened on Thursday, seven years after it was partly destroyed in the fighting that took place in the city as part of the Syrian conflict, Euronews reported. The market is part of an area listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its Arab culture.

"By reopening this market, the Syrian government wishes to send the world a message that we are committed to preserving our cultural heritage. Although many of them were destroyed in the war, we are still trying to rebuild and recover them," said Rami Martini, Syria's Minister of Tourism.