The destruction of Shamiya village - in pictures

  • People walk among the rubble of damaged buildings in Shamiya village in Damascus. The village was built as a set for the production of a popular Syrian television series featuring houses, cafes, theatres, and museums. All Photos: EPA
    People walk among the rubble of damaged buildings in Shamiya village in Damascus. The village was built as a set for the production of a popular Syrian television series featuring houses, cafes, theatres, and museums. All Photos: EPA
  • An aerial photo shows the extent of damage to buildings in Shamiya village
    An aerial photo shows the extent of damage to buildings in Shamiya village
  • Damaged buildings at Shamiya village in Damascus after fighting that saw opposition forces remove former president Bashar Al Assad
    Damaged buildings at Shamiya village in Damascus after fighting that saw opposition forces remove former president Bashar Al Assad
  • Shamiya village was built as a set for several Syrian television series. It was also damaged during the civil war in 2011
    Shamiya village was built as a set for several Syrian television series. It was also damaged during the civil war in 2011
  • Shows filmed in the village included the popular television series Bab Al-Hara (The Neighbourhood's Gate)
    Shows filmed in the village included the popular television series Bab Al-Hara (The Neighbourhood's Gate)
  • The village was damaged in a rebel offensive that resulted in the fall of the Assad regime
    The village was damaged in a rebel offensive that resulted in the fall of the Assad regime