What to know about 1,500-year-old Byzantine tomb uncovered in Syria

The remains of an underground Byzantine tomb complex believed to be 1,500 years old was discovered in northern Syria, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of the country that has suffered massive destruction during the 14-year civil war

What happened: The discovery, confirmed by the Associated Press on Monday, was made on May 25 during reconstruction work in the town of Maarat al-Numan, in the northwestern province of Idlib. The town lies on the strategic M5 highway that connects Syria’s…