Photos: A look at how Syria's famous traditional laurel soaps are made

Artisanal soap factory was renovated after it was heavily damaged during the war

Last updated: January 26, 2022 | 15:34

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A Syrian worker oversees the making of laurel soap at the Jbaili soap factory, an 800 year old artisanal soap manufacturer, in the old city of Syria's northern city of Aleppo

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The factory which was heavily damaged during the war has been renovated and resumed work after Syrian government forces took back the old city.

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Syrian workers cut laurel soaps.

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Syrian workers cut laurel soap at the Jbaili soap factory.

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Workers cut laurel soap at the Jbaili soap factory.

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Syrian workers cut laurel soap.

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A worker inspects the cut laurel soaps.

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Stacks of laurel soaps.

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A worker carries a stack of laurel soap.

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A worker stacks laurel soap.

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