A Christian town in Syria keeps the biblical language of Aramaic alive. But it fears for its future - An ancient town in Syria is one of the world’s few places where residents still speak Aramaic, the ...

The Aramaic language, one of the oldest continuously spoken languages in the world, holds a special place in the hearts of those who cherish linguistic heritage and cultural identity. As a native of ...

Maaloula is one of the world's few places where residents still speak Aramaic, the language that Jesus is believed to have used. The town is also home to Syria's two oldest active monasteries.

But few families remained. Maaloula is one of the world's few places where residents still speak Aramaic, the language that Jesus is believed to have used. The town is also home to Syria's two ...

Syrian nuns pray at the Greek Orthodox Convent of Saint Thecla in the town of Maaloula, Syria, Sunday Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Omar Sanadiki) ...