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
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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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