Apamea is an ancient Syrian city located 60 Km north of the Hama governorate. It is home to historic structures that date back to the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, as well as Islamic eras.
Due to the war that has been ongoing for 6 years, the lack of a designated dumpsite, and the inability to move waste off-site, waste has been accumulating and posing a public health risk as it is close to residential areas. It also impacts the environment and takes away from the beauty and culture of an ancient city that once attracted tourists from around the world to admire and learn about its significance in Syria’s history.
