Syrian Man Reveals Library Hidden Behind Wall for 15 Years
Abu Bilal reportedly built a secret wall in his home to shield his book collection from Syria's former government under Bashar al-Assad, according to Al Jazeera.
A Syrian man identified as Abu Bilal has uncovered a personal library that he had hidden behind a false wall in his home for 15 years, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
According to the report, Abu Bilal constructed the concealed wall to protect his collection of books from Syria's former government, led by ousted President Bashar al-Assad, which he feared could target him over the material.
Al Jazeera's report did not specify the exact contents of the library or the precise circumstances that led Abu Bilal to reveal the hidden collection after more than a decade.
The account was shared as part of Al Jazeera's ongoing coverage documenting personal stories from Syria following the end of the Assad government.
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