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A Christian town in Syria keeps the biblical language of Aramaic alive. But it fears for its future

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Christian -majority Maaloula is one of the world's few places where residents still speak Aramaic .

The town is also home to Syria 's two oldest active monasteries.

Since the fall of former President Bashar Assad , some residents fear their future is precarious.

Christians say they have lived in peace with Muslims and that perpetrators are unfairly targeting them.

Thabet says she has faith that Syria 's new leaders will make the country a civil state that's inclusive of Christians .

“God who put us on this land will protect us,” she says.

Though the town is largely empty, remaining residents try to carry on.

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English

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