Jobar’s Hidden World: Damascus’ 27KM Underground City of War
—tells the story of survival and conflict. During the Syrian war, as airstrikes and heavy battles ravaged the area, both armed factions and civilians turned to tunnels, transforming Jobar into an underground city.
Stretching 27 kilometers and connecting Jobar to Eastern Ghouta, some tunnels were as deep as 20 meters, equipped with ventilation systems, lighting, surveillance cameras, and even an electricity network. These tunnels served multiple purposes—fighters used them for mobility, weapon transport, and ambushes, while civilians relied on them for shelter and safe passage. By 2018, they had become a critical refuge for nearly 10,000 people, housing makeshift hospitals and essential aid hubs.
When the Syrian government recaptured Jobar, they uncovered a highly sophisticated underground system, exposing years of meticulous construction and strategic planning. Today, these tunnels remain a haunting testament to one of the fiercest battles in Damascus.
Description:
During the Syrian war, Jobar became an underground city with a 27-kilometer tunnel network that served as a military stronghold and civilian refuge, revealing a hidden world beneath the battlefield.
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