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Qamishli: Syria in Microcosm
Qamishli is considered a city that holds high symbolic significance for Syria's diverse history. It was founded in 1926 by people who fled from different regions after experiencing losses and wars—Armenians, Syrians, Kurds, Arabs, and Jews—aiming to build a new homeland where everyone could share. The city has become a symbol of coexistence and cultural diversity, expressing throughout its history the idea that diversity is a source of strength, reflected in its multiple languages and diverse cultural activities. It has also become an economically and culturally vibrant center on the border with Turkey and Iraq. Celebrating a century since its founding represents the triumph of the idea that people are capable of building a unified place despite their differences.
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