The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime has marked a pivotal moment in Syria’s history, with the country’s previously closed regions now accessible to journalists after a decade of isolation. Among the areas opening up is the Alawite community of Zahra in Homs, where the remnants of the war are starkly visible. In the wake of the conflict, a young Syrian girl is seen selling snacks in her destroyed neighborhood, a poignant image that captures both the enduring hardship and the resilience of the local population.