Editorial photo #13296152 Human Interest

Thousands Visit Damascus International Book Fair After Regime Fall.

In Damascus, Syria, on February 9, 2026, thousands of visitors flock to the Damascus International Book Fair, marking the first major large-scale cultural event in the country following the fall of the Assad regime. (Photo by Mohammad Daher/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13296152
Date taken: 9 February 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Mohammad Daher/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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