A Tour of Assad's Monumental Palace, With a Scruffy Rebel as a Guide
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Since Bashar al-Assad, who ruled Syria for more than two decades, fled the country on Sunday, armed rebels have taken charge of the presidential palace.
Rebels marveled at the grandeur of the palace, reflecting on its opulence and the cost it took to build, which was all for Bashar.
A fighter, Abu Oweis, noted that although the palace is now wrecked, they want to fix it, highlighting their intent to restore its beauty.
The rebels facilitated reporters' exploration of the palace, emphasizing their control over the site as a significant point of their newfound power.
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