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Paths to Peace: Refugee Stonemasons

  • Nov 13, 2019
  • 1 min read

(BBC WORLD NEWS)


Bettany Hughes travels to Jordan to visit a groundbreaking project transforming the lives of a community devastated by war. A group of Syrian refugees in Jordan is being taught stonemasonry so they can return home with the skills to rebuild their country's heritage when peace comes to Syria.



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Feb 09

This piece about refugee stonemasons and their “paths to peace” is genuinely moving and thought‑provoking. It’s powerful to read how people displaced by conflict can carry ancient crafts with them, rebuilding not just stone but a sense of purpose and identity.


The way these traditions become a bridge between past and present — and between cultures — is something we don’t talk about enough. Makes Freshbet you think about resilience, heritage, and how creative skills can help heal wounds. Anyone else feel inspired to learn more about how traditional crafts support displaced communities.

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